Devotion:
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Read Matthew 13:44.
Do you have a hiding place for your treasures, perhaps under the bed mattress? The Israelites had a history of being conquered and having all of their valuables taken by neighboring nations. Whenever war broke out and the enemy advanced, farmers would hide their valuables in a field in case their house was raided. Often, sadly, the family was killed or taken away by the invaders and their treasure remained hidden until someone might discover it years later, probably while plowing the field.
Jesus used that situation as the backdrop for this parable about the kingdom. And when the man found the treasure, Jesus said he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had then bought the field. So, what is the value of the kingdom? To the one who finds it, Jesus says it is worth more than everything he or she has. Think about this: the kingdom of heaven’s value is your life, paid for by the life of Jesus. In his joy, upon finding the lost treasure that is you, Jesus went and sold all he had so that he could have you!
Personal Worship Option:
Lord Jesus, thank you that you treasure us so much that you gave your life for ours. In your name, Amen.
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