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Free Real Estate, No Money Down
by Britt Gillette
How would you like to have a luxurious mansion with sweeping vistas, great
neighbors, and perfect weather? Even more so, how would you like to be given
this mansion, free of charge? Believe it or not, such an offer is on the table
right now, and it can be yours for a limited time only.
If you’ve ever dreamed of having greater wealth than any person on earth, then
you’ve come to the right place. Keep on reading, and you’ll learn the details of
the greatest real estate deal in human history.
It’s the offer of a lifetime. Free real estate with no money down, and you don’t
even have to pre-qualify or meet any net worth requirements. You don’t need to
be part of an exclusive fraternity or an alumnus of an elite college or
university. However, there is one catch – you do need to be well connected. In
order to close this once in a lifetime deal, you must have an intimate and
personal relationship with the man who’s offering it.
The Offer
By now, most of you are skeptical. Nothing’s free, right? But I assure you, this
is not a pyramid scheme or a late-night infomercial scam. This offer comes from
the most trustworthy person in the entire universe – Jesus of Nazareth. You
might better know Him by the name of Jesus Christ.
If you’ve spent most of your life chasing after the pleasures and luxuries of
this world, then I ask you to take a moment of your time and consider the
following offer from Jesus. After all, it’s a pretty sweet deal. He’s offering
you a life of abundant wealth in a luxurious mansion with amenities beyond your
wildest dreams, and best of all, the wealth He offers lasts forever!
But don’t take my word for it, this is what Jesus says:
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is
more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have
told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I
will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you
know the way to where I am going.” John 14:1-4 (NLT)
What is this place that Jesus has prepared for those who trust in Him? And what
does it look like? Luckily, the Book of Revelation describes it in detail:
“So he took me in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and he showed me the
holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory
of God and sparkled like a precious stone – like jasper as clear as crystal. The
city wall was broad and high, with twelve gates guarded by twelve angels. And
the names of the twelve tribes of Israel were written on the gates. There were
three gates on each side – east, north, south, and west. The wall of the city
had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve
apostles of the Lamb.” Revelation 21:10-14 (NLT)
Chapters 21 and 22 of the Book of Revelation provide an in-depth description of
the place Christ is preparing for His followers, a place which includes the very
presence of God Himself:
“No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the
Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him. And they will see his
face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. And there will be no
night there – no need for lamps or sun – for the Lord God will shine on them.
And they will reign forever and ever.” Revelation 22:3-5 (NLT)
To all who wish to live in such a place and consume the water of life, the Lord
Jesus Christ issues a freely issues this invitation:
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ Let anyone who hears this say, ‘Come.’
Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the
water of life.” Revelation 22:17 (NLT)
The glory of what Christ offers is beyond comprehension, and the Return on
Investment you’ll receive if you accept His offer is truly astronomical. Just
take a moment to consider the terms of His offer. The real estate component
alone makes it the best deal you’ll ever encounter – a luxurious mansion never
in need of repair where God is your neighbor and you live forever while never
growing hungry or thirsty for anything He can’t readily provide.
Such a place is invaluable. There’s no way to put a value on it, because there
are no comparables. This is a neighborhood completely unique unto itself, a
truly one of a kind place, and anyone would be a fool to turn down a sweetheart
deal like this one.
In fact, this real estate is so valuable, you should be willing to give up
everything in order to make certain you close the deal.
Nothing is More Valuable
According to Jesus, nothing is of greater value than the Kingdom of Heaven. You
should be more than willing to give up everything you have in order to devote
the rest of your life to obtaining it:
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a
field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get
enough money to buy the field.” Matthew 13:44 (NLT)
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice
pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned
and bought it!” Matthew 13:45-46 (NLT)
The Kingdom of Heaven is so valuable, you should forsake everything else in an
effort to obtain it. For people of great wealth and high position in this world,
an enormous amount of faith and self-discipline is required in order to exhibit
a willingness to trade everything in this world for the reward that Christ
offers. But the payoff is immense. That’s why Jesus warned us of the dangers
presented by love of money and the material and physical pleasures of this
world.
The Things Of This World
Because of the pitfalls associated with this world, the followers of Jesus must
be careful not to allow their thoughts and ambitions to become captive to the
things of this world. The danger inherent in pursuing the wealth of this world
lies in a lack of ambition to produce fruit for Christ:
“The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but
all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the
lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.” Matthew 13:22 (NLT)
We see this danger firsthand in the Gospel of Matthew, when a rich man expresses
His desire to follow Christ:
“Jesus told him, ‘If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions
and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come,
follow me.’ But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many
possessions.” Matthew 19:21-22 (NLT)
Despite his apparent willingness to follow Christ, and his acceptance of the
words and deeds of Jesus as truth, the rich man is unwilling to accept Christ’s
deal. He is consciously unwilling to trade His earthly wealth for treasure in
heaven. As a result, He can never be a follower of Christ, because a person
cannot serve two masters:
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you
will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and
money.” Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
The man in question could’ve experienced wealth beyond his wildest imagination.
Unfortunately, because of his love for this world, he willingly traded the
finest of pearls for a pile of ashes; He traded his buried treasure for a pile
of counterfeit coins. Don’t make the same mistake!
Would you place millions of dollars under a mattress instead of inside a bank?
Of course not! The danger of fire or theft is too great. Why then, should you
treat your heavenly treasures any differently? Too many people spend their lives
hoarding earthly wealth, while their heavenly treasures go unclaimed:
“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys
them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven,
where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”
Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT)
Hoarding earthly treasures is utterly foolish. Christ tells us so:
“A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself,
‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ Then he said, ‘I know!
I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to
store all my wheat and other goods. And I’ll sit back and say to myself, ‘My
friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat,
drink, and be merry!’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very
night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’ Yes, a person is a fool to
store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” Luke
12:16-21 (NLT)
What good is all the wealth in this world, if to attain it, you have to forfeit
your soul? Don’t be foolish. A deep and intimate relationship with the Creator
and Master of the Universe is far more rewarding than the fleeting comforts of
this world.
Closing The Deal
So now that we’ve established what really matters, how does one go about closing
the deal of a lifetime?
To properly close the deal requires humility:
“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.”
Matthew 5:5 (NLT)
Why is humility required? Because to accept Christ’s offer, one must acknowledge
His glory. Obtaining the Kingdom of God independently is simply not an option.
It’s impossible. Only one person can open the door to the Kingdom of Heaven –
Jesus Christ:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except
through me.” John 14:6 (NLT)
To those who are willing to humble themselves and accept Christ’s sacrifice on
the cross as payment for their sins, a Kingdom awaits – built on the foundation
of Christ’s glory:
“Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you
from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty,
and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I
was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in
prison, and you visited me.” Matthew 25:34-36 (NLT)
The Kingdom of Heaven is yours to inherit. It’s already yours if you simply lay
claim to it, so don’t be worried when the world mocks you as foolish for
accepting it. To such people, the things of this world are perceived as
valuable, while the rewards of Christ are perceived as worthless. Don’t worry
about what such people say. Instead, pray for them. For at one time, we were all
as foolish as they are. Pray they recognize the value of true treasure, to the
very point of sacrificing their lives in order to obtain it:
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and
say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy
about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.” Matthew
5:11-12 (NLT)
Don’t let their ridicule divert your focus, for you have full knowledge of the
reward which is just around the corner:
“God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven
is theirs.” Matthew 5:10 (NLT)
Remember, our Lord Jesus Christ was Himself persecuted by this world. What,
then, makes us think we will encounter anything less?
“You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials
flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be
different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and
whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of
Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom
for many.” Matthew 20:25-28 (NLT)
Follow the example of Jesus and serve others. If you do, even the smallest act
will be acknowledged by our Lord:
“And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers,
you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42 (NLT)
So don’t worry when others call you foolish. Instead, trust with absolute faith
that Jesus Christ will make good on His promise to reward you. The return you
will receive from serving Him is far greater than any financial return the world
can offer:
“I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or
mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News,
will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters,
mothers, children, and property – along with persecution. And in the world to
come that person will have eternal life. But many who are the greatest now will
be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the
greatest then.” Mark 10:29-31 (NLT)
Despite what the world may tell you, you lose nothing of real value by following
Christ. In fact, it’s just the opposite – you gain everything!
It’s the deal of a lifetime, and all you have to do is accept it. If you haven’t
taken advantage Christ’s offer, I strongly encourage you to do so today. Like
all great deals, it’s available for a limited time only. Once your life is over,
the deal is no longer on the table. Right now, it’s available free of charge to
as many people as are willing to accept it. It could all be yours – an opulent
mansion with great neighbors. A personal relationship with God Almighty. Eternal
life. Wealth beyond belief. It’s yours for the taking because Christ gave His
life. Only a fool would turn down such a sweetheart deal. Don’t be a fool.
“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has
heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’”
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
(NLT)
Britt Gillette is founder of BrittGillette.Com, a website examining the
relationship between bible prophecy and emerging trends in technology. For
more information or to sign up for his email alerts, please visit
http://www.brittgillette.com.
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