Treasure is Found

N.T.#154 "Treasure is Found"

Sept. 29, 2023

Matthew 13-Part 11

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (verse 44)

LET IT GLOW

Believers already shine because they have the Spirit of Christ and the glorious message of the gospel. They will shine even more in the glory of Christ's kingdom and eternal heaven. (MacArthur) (verse 43)

The fifth parable Jesus spoke to His disciples involves another field. When Jesus is the man and the treasure in the field represents potential believers in the world, we see five things He does:

1. He hides the treasure. Jesus takes what the Father has given Him and tucks it away in His heart, choosing and protecting them until He can complete the work of salvation. (John 10)
2. He goes; Jesus came into the world to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:1, John 10:10))
3. He sells all. Jesus gave up heaven in all its glory and splendor in order to die for us sinners.        (2 Cor. 8:9)
4. He buys. Jesus paid the ultimate price, death, so we can have eternal life. (1 Peter 3:18)
5. He joys. Jesus envisions the glorious day when all His treasure (believers) shall be possessed by Him. (Heb. 12:2)                                                                                                                   Resource: The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible

Has Jesus spoken to your heart lately? Have you surrendered to be one of His treasures? If so, then you are precious in His sight. 

LET IT GROW

On the other hand, Jesus can be our treasure. He has wisdom, knowledge, righteousness, grace, mercy, and peace. Have you found this Treasure? Are we willing to give up a everything we possess in order to gain heaven? It is so worth everything to live under the rule of God and His blessings. What are we sacrificing so we can participate in Kingdom work? Are we sharing this Treasure of Salvation with others?

LET IT GO

Jesus, You are sweeter than honey in the honeycomb, a spring of living water, bread of heaven, marrow in our bones, light in the world. 

How glorious is Your name, Lord God Almighty!