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.

Dear God, I like how Jesus is trying to communicate to the people listening (and to me) that what he was offering through the kingdom of heaven is THIS special. It is worth THIS much.

I think I treat it as worth as much in my personal life, but to I communicate that it is worth as much to others around me? When I have an employee who is suffering, do I tell them about the kingdom of heaven?

In fact, I have a friend right now who is not only struggling with some personal relationship issues in her life, but she is also struggling with a health issue. How will I represent you to her? Will I remind her that the kingdom of heaven is a treasure to be valued and embraced, or will I try to be a blessing to her out of my own wisdom and power?

Father, help me to really believe that the kingdom of heaven is a pearl worth a great price. Help me to live like I believe it. Help me to remember it for myself and to embrace it wholeheartedly.