God's Glory Church

Matthew 13:44 contains one of the most vivid metaphors in all of Scripture. Imagine: you are walking through a field and suddenly you find an ancient treasure that everyone has forgotten about. You will find out that this piece of land can be bought. What would you do? How quickly would you sell everything you own to buy this treasure land? Quickly? Of course! You have found something of great value that surpasses anything you had before.

Jesus uses this metaphor to show the Kingdom of Heaven. When you discover the true value of something like this, you give everything you have to get it, to be a part of it, to make it yours.

And what is the Kingdom of Heaven?

The Kingdom of Heaven is the will of God on earth. This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the good news that we can be freed from sin and walk in His mercy and grace. The Kingdom of Heaven is here and now. This invitation is for you.

Have you discovered it for yourself? The joy, energy, excitement of finding a priceless treasure in the field – this is the feeling that comes when you realize that you are invited to be a part of the Kingdom of God. Stop for a moment and realize this. You are invited. Have you said yes yet? Will you say?

Because when you answer yes, the value of anything else simply cannot compare to the value of this Kingdom. Scripture does not say that the man went to sell all that he had with sadness, uncertainty, or fear. It is said that he left with joy.

He left with joy because the treasure he found was incredible. And he became a part of it. You can too.