A Treasure

In Matthew 13: 44 a person finds a treasure in a field. Why is the treasure hidden, and in that particular field? The treasure is hidden from invaders. It is in a field that is seen as worthless, no good for planting or building. So it will be unlikely that anyone will go there. Why would anyone be there? Well, they may be lost, or trying to hide, or looking for a quiet place away from the world.

To find something in this field is a surprise, but it probably does not cost much to buy the field since it is little valued by everyone. Yet the person has to sell all they have to buy the field. They are probably low income, maybe day laborers.

The Kingdom is present in the most unlikely places and circumstances. It is never our doing to make it happen. It is gift. When you stumble upon it, I suspect you will let go of some of your baggage to enjoy the surprise.