“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. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.  Matthew 13:44-46

Have you ever found something you really wanted in a store, but you weren’t ready to buy it yet, so you hid it and came back for it later? A hidden treasure is the subject of this parable. Unfortunately, the person who discovered it doesn’t have enough money to buy it yet, so he buries it to make sure no one else finds it before he can afford to buy it. He sells everything he has to make it his own.  

There is no greater picture in the scriptures of what it means to embrace Jesus as my treasure. Committing my life to Him isn’t just an intellectual choice; it is a radical decision driven by my heart. I am willing to say goodbye to my old life altogether. My autonomy, my possessions, my dreams, my rights, my beliefs, my relationships—these are the currencies I’m willing to spend to make Him mine. When Jesus is the treasure—there is no price too steep. 

Like Job, my heart turns over at the thought that Jesus is really mine. If the Almighty is your treasure and your precious silver, then you will find joy in the Almighty. Job 22:25-26 His value only increases with every revelation. 

It’s been 63 years, Jesus, since I committed my life to You—kneeling by my bed in a mountain cabin. I used to think salvation was the gift, but I was wrong. It’s YOU. I love You. Amen