Treasure hunter

Matthew 13:44-46

Jesus often used parables to teach what the kingdom of God is like. This week, we’ll look at a parable in which Jesus told how much the kingdom of God is worth.

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure that was hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again. He was very happy. So he went and sold everything he had. And he bought that field. – Matthew 13:44
We are not sure what this man was doing in someone else’s field. Maybe he was a hired helper for the man who owned the field, or maybe he was just passing through. Whatever the reason he has , he found an amazing treasure, maybe similar to the diamond. He was surprised! Suddenly, the man knew that the treasure was so valuable. He was full of joy over this discovery. He went home and sold everything he owned: his house, his furniture, his jewelry, his sheep and goats. Then he took all the money that he has, and he bought that field. Clearly, the treasure in that field was worth more than everything else that the man owned.
When the man found the treasure, he could have covered it up, he did not forget about it even he’s busy. The treasure was too great to forget about! The man was so excited to know that he could possibly own that treasure. He probably cant sleep at night thinking about the treasure. Notice that the man sold EVERYTHING. He was left with nothing. He knew that the treasure was better than his home and his belongings. The treasure was so important to him, that he joyfully gave up everything else in the world to gain that treasure.

The point of these two parables is the great value of being a part of God’s kingdom. Jesus is not pointing out what we must give up to enter His kingdom. He is telling us that it is worth more than everything else. Both men gladly, joyfuly gave up everything else to claim their new found treasure. Jesus makes it clear that we should not let anything keep us from entering the kingdom of God. And when we know the value of what we have as members of the kingdom, shouldn’t we share it with everyone we know?
Our treasure, our immeasurably better treasure has no limit! As we learned, the kingdom of God will grow and grow! Jesus wants it to grow! He promises that it will grow – and God ALWAYS keeps His promises! God wants ALL people to believe in Jesus and enter into His kingdom.