Guys, please keep the commentary on the middle east to a minimum and stick to quotes.
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (.Matthew‬ .13‬:.44‬ ESV)
The word that really hits me in this verse is joy. In his joy he goes and sells everything he has to buy that field. God's Kingdom and knowing Christ is worth more than anything else we can imagine!
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
It doesn't say we will always UNDERSTAND right away or even at all during this life how it is for our good. This passage has been a comfort to me and my wife when we contemplate things we don't understand.