25/12/2020

Mat 13 v 33-58; Acts 19 v 23-41; Ps 32 v 1-11; Ex 24 v 1-26 v 37
The hidden treasure

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field…” (Mat 14 v 44)

Do we really understand the meaning of “the kingdom of heaven“? Can we even begin to grasp its mystery and comprehend its eternal value?

We are bound to time and space as well as the material and for this reason it is easy to believe this life is all that its about. We are born and from a very young age taught certain principles, whether in school or by our parents.

They teach us about things that are temporary, often without value as it doesn’t enrich our lives through the way it is presented to us. We are taught to study certain subject matters that quite often doesn’t even interest us, yet your whole existence in this world is based on passing the one test after the next, over the course of many years.

Now don’t take this the wrong way. There is merit for working your way through the school of life, seeing that you learn valuable lessons that build character, but shouldn’t we put more emphasis on focusing what the Lord has instore for us?

He says that “He will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go and will counsel you with His eye upon you.” (Ps 32 v 8) [paraphrase]

There are so many undiscovered treasures in the word of God and not only that. His kingdom, which is not of this world, awaits us and we can already get a taste of this when we devote ourselves to the living God and His teachings.

Remember, where you treasure is, there your heart will be also. If you are still a slave to this world, ask the Lord to reveal the mysteries of this unfounded and unmatched treasure so that your soul and spirit will long for an eternity with Him when He returns to take us home, for we are sojourners and only passing through.

Do not make this your home. Heaven awaits us, should we decide to live a life dedicated to the Lord Jesus.

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation“