Plundering The Strong Man’s Goods For Heaven’s Enduring Posessions

"Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges. But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? And then he will plunder his house. He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad."(Matthew 12:25-30)

"At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, 'Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said,  ‘Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.' "(Matthew 18:1-4)

"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods." (Matthew 24:45-47)

I am convinced that the "goods" Jesus described are not monies or materials, but the true riches of readiness for the Son of Man as He comes to His house, His temple. There must be a clearing of ourselves (who we are, or, our "goods") so He can fill us with Himself, that "this gospel will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations". This plundering is the overtaking of who we are for who He is. It's an exchange; painful as pruning.

“But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; for you had compassion for me (Paul) in my chains, and JOYFULLY ACCEPTED the PLUNDERING OF YOUR GOODS, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven." (Hebrews 10:32-34)  The "plundering" of yourselves for heaven's enduring possession!