Called 4 Jesus

by TA York

In Matthew 13:44-46, the Bible says:

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”

While sharing at a convalescent home Bible study recently, I realized that many people struggle to truly understand the depth of this scripture.

I shared with the group that my doctors want me to begin dialysis, but I have decided that dialysis is not God’s current choice for me. In response, many people insisted—almost demanded—that I “choose life” and follow the medical recommendations. Of course, if God clearly told me to do so, I would have no problem obeying Him.

However, the Holy Spirit shared a different perspective with me. God is the Creator of heaven, earth, and all of mankind; He has the power to heal me in a split second, a power I have witnessed firsthand during foreign missions.

I must emphasize to you, my friends, that what I am sharing is a personal conviction. This is the path the Holy Spirit has set for me, and as a result, I am at complete peace.

So, for those of you experiencing kidney disease or any trial, I encourage you to pray about the desires of God’s heart for your specific situation. During the quiet “midnight hours,” I felt the Lord confirm that He can heal me completely if that is His assignment for me. If not, then I get to go home to Him, where I will be healed eternally.

This is exactly where the scripture of the “Hidden Treasure” and the “Pearl of Great Price” comes into play. I have “sold everything to buy it.” This isn’t necessarily about selling worldly goods; rather, it is about being completely “sold out” to God. It reflects the command to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matt 22:37).

In other words, I have “bought into” the idea of giving every part of myself over to Jesus. The pearl of great price—the ultimate treasure—is Jesus Himself. I have surrendered everything I am and placed my complete trust in Him. Ultimately, there is no better way to express my love than to literally hand my life over to Him.

As Romans 14:8 says:

“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

Our words rarely carry as much weight as our actions. Today is the day of salvation; I urge you to dedicate your lives fully to Christ. There is nothing to regret.

God bless.