Treasure Hidden in A Field

         Due to the name of our blog being, Our Field of Treasure, I find it appropriate to really share what the Holy Spirit showed me as I sought him for a name and to share what he gave me about Matthew 13:44. First of all, I just want to say that scripture is so deep and powerful and how I have really benefited from just taking one scripture at a time and really meditating on that scripture rather than trying to take in many scriptures and just read. I've found that by taking in one scripture, I am able to really eat and digest it and get it in my spirit and then when the trials of life come, my spirit-man has retained the scripture and the Holy Spirit brings it back up just when I need it most. 
         The scripture begins, "The Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field." The Kingdom of heaven is hidden and it definitely is a treasure. Few find it because it is a narrow path and it goes against the flow of the world. Most people wouldn't go to an ordinary field to look for treasure. I believe that I have found the Kingdom of God which is treasure of infinite value but there are still parts hidden to me that I do not fully understand and that's okay because God is pleased when I trust him. He is teaching me that I don't have to see the full picture or know how everything is going to pan out because he is orchestrating everything for my good as I am called to his purpose and because I love him. 
         The scripture goes on to say, " When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field." The man found it and hid it again because he did not want to lose it or it to be taken by anyone else before he could purchase it. He knew the value of the treasure after getting a glimpse and that it was worth more than anything else he had, therefore he could sell everything else he had without hesitation. He knew he had found what was missing and the only thing that could bring him true and everlasting joy. 
         When I read this scripture, I can relate well to the first sentence but I believe that I have held onto some things rather than forsaking them for the treasure. As humans, we often fear letting go of certain things because we cannot fully grasp what is up ahead. I am asking God to show me what is ahead so that in faith, I can release those things that I no longer need. After all, the man found (saw) the treasure but he couldn't reap any benefits until he stepped out in faith and sold everything else he had. This is about ownership. We must take ownership of the gifts that Christ has given us so that we can move to please him on the earth. I have to do it for me and you have to do it for you but Christ is in the field just waiting for us to make our purchase.