Field
Laura Digan
August 14, 2024
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Matthew 13: 44 (NRSVA)
44 ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Often when we read a story we are left wondering what happens next. I think that is why fan-fiction is so popular as people imagine and explore the after-life of characters and situations that have left a lasting impression.
With the parable of the hidden treasure I often wonder what happens next? What did the man do with the field he bought?
How did he grow the Kingdom of Heaven?
How did he use that field to share the love of God with those who need it most?
Because it is too precious to keep hidden, too important to keep hidden!
Some people might have built a church, thinking that would make it holy.
I like to think that he just opened up the gates of the field and asked people to come and join him. People like him, a bit broken and in need of love and healing.
And they all shared stories.
And they all shared food.
And they all shared smiles and laughter.
And as they shared barriers were broken down and everyone felt seen, heard and valued.
In that field, in that space everyone felt the love and healing of God.
Those outside the field saw the love, saw the healing and they wanted it too.
And so each person inside the field went outside and invited someone else to join them, someone who was a little bit broken who needed the love and healing of God.
And so it continued… forever… and ever…
Prayer:
Father God,
Fill us with a desire and the energy to invite others into your Kingdom, wherever you have placed us.
Amen
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