Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
Matthew 13
44"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 went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

WOW. Short and sweet today. Imagine something worth so much to you that you would sell everything you have just to buy it. I personally wonder if either of these men had families that they had to consult? As I read verse 44 I kind of think that this would be a deceptive move in society's terms. I remember reading about a baseball card dealer who found a rare card at some boy's yard sale and bought the card for the $1 face value. This card ended up being worth thousands. Anyway.....

I would think that if you had such a great treasure you would be telling and showing everyone about it. It would be such a great thing that you couldn't bare keep it a secret from everyone. So it should be with what we have in our faith and salvation in Jesus Christ. We too will inherit the treasure called Heaven. The best thing about this is that we don't have to keep it to ourselves, we get to share it with EVERYONE!

Just as it says in 1 Timothy 2:5-6

5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.

I pray that we as believers truly trust in this great treasure we are given called Heaven and that we would excitedly and purposefully share our faith with ALL that we meet.