11th June 2025

No Lose

The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field . . .  

 Matthew 13:44

Today's Bible Reading:  Matthew 13:44–46.

In Matthew 13, we have two short, brief parables which appear amid the telling of seven parables on the kingdom of Heaven (v 1-52). After the Lord Jesus told the first parable (the farmer scattering seed (v 3-9), His disciples asked why He always spoke in parables (v 10). His answer was telling: “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven has been given to you, but not to them” (v 11). He told the disciples, “Blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear” (v 16). Then He explained the parable (v 18-23). The disciples desired to know the true meaning of the Lord's words, and their desire was rewarded. They had left everything to follow Him. In essence, they were living out the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl (v 44-46) because they were receptive to the message of the Gospel. They had found the treasure. Everything in this world has infinitely less worth than all we gain by following God.

Our life, when placed in His hands, can bear eternal fruit.

Prayer: Father, let each day of my life be a celebration of the treasure I have found in You. In Jesus precious name, I pray. Amen.