Matthew 13:44-52
Jesus describes the kingdom as like treasure. One man finds it quite by accident. Another is searching diligently. But both are willing to give up all to purchase the treasure. In life, some are searching for life’s spiritual meaning diligently; some are just getting by doing their jobs, and quite unexpectedly stumble upon the true spiritual treasure. However it is found, it is worth diligence to make it our own. Jesus paints a vivid picture of the spiritual life, our salvation, though like a treasure beyond our capability to produce, is worth our diligence to secure through discipleship. And lest our picture be limited to what we experience in this short life, Jesus reminds us of the eternal effects of the coming heavenly sorting. He gives us this picture of both the free gift of salvation and the costly price of being a disciple. This paradoxically related duo has another: the treasure is both old and new. The old, the sacred truths of scripture and the new inspiration thru this prophet above all prophets: Jesus. We have both - a scriptural map and the GPS of the spirit. The kingdom is a paradox of such profound simplicity and depth, Jesus just keeps on giving us enough parable pictures to fill our heart and mind’s album. The kingdom is not only an heirloom, and it’s not just heir of future rewards, but it is a present reality connected to both. It is Timeless Treasure.
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