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TREASURES

Text: Mathew 13:44 

“The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field.”
 
Our text today is about the only parable in the Bible that Jesus gave within the space of just one verse.

Though just a verse, it is well loaded. So, let's take a look at the message our Master was trying to pass across:

1. *The kingdom from heaven* Other version renders it as kingdom of heaven. Whichever way, the bottom line is, there's a kingdom that is not of this earth.
*Isn't it amazing how a number of us live as though everything ends here on earth?* No, there's another kingdom that spreads out into eternity. It is called the kingdom of God. This kingdom cannot be accessed by anyone who is not willing to accept Christ. 
However, Jesus is giving us insights as to how to  gain admission into this kingdom. 

2. *Hidden Treasure:* 

This is why many are oblivious of this kingdom, because it is hidden. Jesus said in Mark 4:11 that *matters of the kingdom is a mystery to those outside the kingdom.* Regardless of your educational background, this mystery can only be unravelled when you get into the kingdom. 
1 Corinthians  1:18 says,*"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God."*  Are you in the kingdom?

Jesus said, "the kingdom of heaven is like a hidden treasure." Please ponder on this question before we conclude this discourse tomorrow by His Grace. 

What will you do if you happen to locate a hidden treasure?

*Bible Reading* 
 
Matthew 13:44.

PRAYER FOCUS

1. Father God, I  receive the grace to follow the leadings of your Spirit to the letter in Jesus name. 

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