In the times Jesus lived in, valuables were often hidden in fields and then when the owner of the treasure passed away, so did the knowledge of that treasure. If someone happened to find it, they would need to own the field in order to own the treasure. Look at the sold-out nature of the person in this parable though. He went and in his joy, sold everything he owned just to possess that treasure. THAT is the zeal the Lord wants us to have as well.
Remember, the treasure is the knowledge of God. A God who sees everything and all time. It would mean always knowing the right choice to make. Knowing every decision you make will benefit you. It is a treasure of unspeakable value and it is available to all believers. We need to accept the entire Word of God as the inerrant truth that it is. We need to then store up that truth within us to help us through the trials and tribulations of life. We need to actively choose the things of God over the things of the world by turning our ear to His wisdom; not what the world offers. We need to then apply all that we know as truth into our lives turn away from the cliffs. We need to develop an intimate and passionate prayer life with God, crying out to Him for His knowledge. Lastly, we need to make this the most valuable thing in our life. It has to be more valuable than the silver and gold the world offers. We have to seek it as we would the treasures of this world and when we find it, we have to be willing to give up the treasures of this world for what God has to offer. His infinite and omniscient knowledge. Discover the treasure of God today.
Reverend Anthony Wade July 23, 2009
