The thought occured to me that perhaps the field was laying fallow (not being cultivated). In the same way, we sometimes are not working the 'field' of our hearts as fully as we could. We neglect the disciplines that help a crop grow. Things like prayer, study, worship, and fellowship that all help us grow closer to our Lord.
Within the fallow heart, there are still treasures. Like the man in the parable, we can sometimes find them when we aren't looking for them. At other times, we must actively search for our talents and the direction God wants us to follow in using them.
Each person's treasure is different. Whether it is the cartoon cat dragging in a monster, the pigeon seeking the treat in the bird feeder built for sparrows or the search for the perfect pumpkin--we all desire the best and should seek to use that in the service of the Kingdom.
What did you find in your meditations on the Field, the Man, or the Treasure?
