June 25
The Field of Treasure
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden
in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes
and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
MATTHEW 13:44
in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes
and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
MATTHEW 13:44
For too long we have contented ourselves with what God can do for us and what He can give us. We come to the Lord with a need in mind, and the next day we approach with another need, and the following day we return with yet another request. This pattern repeats itself continually. We return again and again to withdraw a little more from the heavenly bank.
Surely we should let our requests be made known unto God, and we must also ask, that we may receive. But think: if a man owns a field, does he not also possess the buried treasure in the field? Does it not stand to reason then, that if we receive HIM, we possess all He has? How shall He not, with His Son, freely give us all things?
Source: “Lord of All” by Chip Brogden
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CHIP BROGDEN is a best-selling author, teacher, and former pastor who shares "real, simple, truth" about a Christ-centered faith that is based on relationship, not religion. Learn more »
Thank you Chip, I appreciate the effort and the timeliness in which these “golden nuggets” reach me each day. I truly look forward to them, along with my regular times of prayer and meditation into God’s Word (the Bible). May I never pride myself in a “head knowledge” of scripture; but always in humility be thankful for the One who “leads and guides me into all truth.” The treasures we have in and through Him, by His Grace, are meant to be shared with the world. They are meant to bless them as well. Lord Jesus, help me to share your Truth and Goodness of Love with others each and every day. Amen.