treasure!

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like a 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.

The kingdom of heaven comes at a great cost. But it is a cost that we could never pay.

The parable of the hidden treasure is not about what we must do to earn the kingdom, but what it cost to bring us into the kingdom. Jesus explained that the man is himself (v37) and the field is the world (v38).

You are the treasure!

Christ knew the joy of relationship with you (Hebrews 12:2) and pursued you with everything He had.

This love is not superficial, it is real and He wants to know you so deeply and passionately.

Pause and take a moment to realize how much He wants to know and love you.

Prayer for the week: Father, it is your love that forgave my sin, fulfills my destiny and brings freedom. Thank you for treasuring relationship with me that you would give it all for me. Your love is more than real and is how I want to love you and others.