“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy and went and sold all he had and bought that field.” — Matthew 13:44
What’s the value of knowing Christ? For some, being a Christian is like purchasing an insurance policy — a guarantee that life after death will be spent in heaven. That’s not bad, but no one ever gets excited about insurance. Try singing the praises of your auto insurance policy sometime, and see if others won’t call you looney.
Jesus explained that citizenship in the kingdom of heaven is precious. Priceless, in fact. Like a a field containing hidden treasure, the kingdom of heaven is worth giving up everything we have that we might possess it. Why? Not just because of the kingdom of heaven itself. It’s the King of the kingdom that matters most! He is the one who gives us a new life that we can start living immediately. He is the one who frees us from the grip of sin. He is the one who gives us guidance and counsel in the midst of chaos. There’s nothing sweeter than knowing the King who graciously loves us. Now, that’s worth singing praises about!
