July 31, 2013

TREASURE IN FIELD by chance ++++++++++++++++++

Ø Jesus teaches about the great value of G’s K

Ø 1^st, he compares the K to a buried treasure discovered in a field

Ø Recognizing its value, man hides treasure from others & buys entire field so no one contest claim

Ø What is remarkable is that the man sells all he possesses to get the field

Ø Point of parable = joy of discovery that made man willing 2 give up all 2 make treasure his own

Ø Couldn’t that B joy of finding w/o even looking?

Ø Having someone make a comment, receive an unexpected letter and some wonderful news

Ø What is that unanticipated gift or insight or forgiveness worth?

Ø In 2^ndparable find same point as in previous, but w/ difference

Ø In 1^st man digging not searching 4 treasure & finds

Ø In 2^nd man searching 4 single pearl of great price spending his life in search

Ø When he finally finds object of search, puts all he has up 4 sale 2 make purchase

Ø Once again, the accent falls on the extraordinary measure taken to acquire it

Ø Couldn’t that be the joy over coming home to ourselves thru therapy & the compassionate listening of 1 another in small & large groups?

Ø What’s joy worth? What would U sell 2 have it?

Ø That’s meaning of parable of treasure in field

Ø Seems to me parables tell us (1) We need to keep noticing what surprises God may send our way

Ø (2) Or what goal we are working to achieve

Ø In both cases there will be great joy in finding that will lead us to placing other things 2^nd or 3^rd in our lives