“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matt. 13:44
I’ve been giving much thought to “value” here lately. I’ve learned that the direction of your life will always be directed by what we currently value.
The core of value is honor. And the truth is that we become the very thing that we honor. Recognizing worth and value in something or someone is noble but paying the price to attain it is honorable.
In the parable above, it is obvious that a man was searching for a treasure. His desire was proven by his pursuit. But unfortunately, desire alone will not get the job done. His desire caused him to find the treasure, but finding the treasure is only half the battle. Locating is one thing, obtaining is another.
In order to secure his find, he developed a strategy for obtaining it. More than likely, as it is today, properties have mineral and content rights. He found the treasure in someone else’s property. So, in order to legally possess the contents, he had to possess the container. He SOLD ALL HE HAD in order to buy the field in which the treasure was.
His move was bold and extreme! And that’s how we should value the purpose of God’s kingdom in our lives! We must be willing to BUY THE FIELD. “Buying the field” is not just recognizing worth, it’s paying any price in order to possess it.
Jesus has called us to “buy the field.” It happened to the Rich Young Ruler (Matt. 19:16-22). The young man was challenged by Jesus to pay a large price for something even larger! He failed to do so, for he honored himself more than what Jesus was offering. Will we do the same?
Are we willing to “buy the field?” Are we wiling to give all we have in order to obtain all God has for us?
