Jesus said, The (Father's) imperial rule is like a person who had a treasure in his field but did not know it. And [when] he died he left it to his [son]. The son [did] not know (about it either). He took over the field and sold it. The buyer went plowing, [discovered] the treasure, and began to lend money at interest to whomever he wished. (109 Thomas)

God's domain has long been with us, but most of us have not recognized it.

We are as likely (more likely?) to find God's domain by accident as when actively seeking.

God's domain is as a great treasure. All that we might need or desire is provided.

Many or most or even all who find God's domain misuse the treasure.

Matthew's gospel also tell's us that God's domain is as a treasure hid in a field. There the treasure is found by accident and secured by stealth, even by fraud.

The 13th chapter of Matthew is one kingdom parable after another. It begins with the sower of seeds, then the parable of the weeds, then the mustard seed, then yeast. After the treasure in the field comes the pearl of great price, then the parable of the net, and the chapter ends with the neighbors of Jesus rejecting his teaching.

They knew Jesus better than any others and yet rejected him. They refused to recognize what could be clearly heard and seen. I wonder how often I make the same choice?