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THE GREATEST TREASURE

One of my favorite parables is the one Jesus told about the man who finds a treasure hidden in a field. He is so excited that he hides it again and then goes and sells everything he has to buy that plot of land. Unfortunately, I think God gives the treasure of salvation – a free and forgiven life – to many Christians who bury their treasure but never buy the field.

The whole point of buying the field is for us to take ownership of the land that comes with the treasure. Yet, we often just stick the treasure in our pockets like a rabbit’s foot we covertly stroke three times for luck. In treating the treasure like a charm, we miss out on living a life that Jesus truly transforms. We shortchange everyone who could have benefited from us buying the field and going all in with our faith.

Many believers may go to church, tithe, hang Scripture plaques in their homes, and enjoy a Bible study or memorize a key verse now and then. But inwardly, they haven’t given up everything to gain their treasure in Christ. They are stuck in what I call a “salvation slump” – they know about God’s love and power but continually try living from their own power and ability.

Why be a renter of God’s goodness when you can be an owner of His amazing grace? Why stop short when you are asked to go all the way? Buy the field!

You will know when you have encountered the living and loving God (and bought the field) when your ordinary life is wrecked, and you have a craving for the extraordinary things hidden in God's heart for you to uncover.

God wants to restore you. He wants to take you from the junkyard of an unrenewed life and, by His love, restore you to your original unique, eye-catching, and commanding design. He continually transforms the inner workings of our hearts, minds, and souls by the power of His amazing grace.

Isn’t that good news?

Reflect:

Would you consider yourself a renter or owner of the field? If you feel stuck in a “salvation slump,” pray for the Holy Spirit to ignite your passion for living more fully for God.