Joy in the Field
Selling all with joy to gain Christ.
The joy of stumbling upon the Kingdom.
The big idea
Kingdom surrender is driven by gladness, not grim obligation.
Opening scripture
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”
What does “Joy in the Field” walk through?
Joy in the Field
Matthew 13:44 · KJV
The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath.
In plain English
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. 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 Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Matthew reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. The joy of stumbling upon the Kingdom. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“Kingdom surrender is driven by gladness, not grim obligation.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Matthew 13:44. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Matthew 13:44 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Matthew 13:44. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Matthew 13:44
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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