Posted by Matt Markins in 
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” Matthew 13:44
I have always been fascinated with this small yet powerful passage. Something about it remotely reminds me of the visuals of some of the final scenes of Shawshank Redemption…yet much more powerful!
The message of this passage will be my passion and pursuit in 2009. I want to pursue the King and his kingdom with all of me, and shed away everything that hinders me from being near Him.
As Christ said “all [my] heart, soul, and strength.” This means all of me…not some sort of half hearted attempt. Here goes!
