Digging, Searching & Casting

Just some notes from my quiet time this morning. In seeking God's direction, these parables give some insight into God's methods for us:

Digging, Searching & Casting

Matthew 13:44-47

1. "The kingdom of heaven is like something precious buried in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field." (44)

Sometimes the things of God requires us to go digging. This man was on a mission to find a treasure. Not sure if the land (which he did not own) contained it or not, he began digging. To his delight, a treasure was found. Was it Holy Spirit discernment that lead him to dig in this field?

2. "Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine and precious pearls, who, on finding a single pearl of great price, went and sold all he had and bought it." (45-46)

This man went searching. Waiting for something to drop or fall into his lap was not good enough. He realized that he must go searching. It's easier for God to lead you if you've moving, rather than stationary. He also knew what he was looking for (precious pearls). His vision was clear and he would keep searching until he found one.

3. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet which was cast into the sea and gathered in fish of every sort."

It would be hard to catch fish if your plan was to wait for them to swim into your boat. There are flying fish which could accomplish this, if that's the kind of fish you desire. Otherwise, to catch fish you must cast. Whether it's rod and reel or a net, it's in casting that you make an effort to catch the fish. Again, where to cast is just as important as the casting itself. No need to cast a net in a parking lot, it must be cast into the right body of water. The Holy Spirit can give direction, we must be willing to do the casting.