Two parables in Matthew 13 work together to make a very important point. When we truly come to know our Lord and Savior, we should be filled with joy. The value in knowing and submitting to our Father and embracing our relationship with Him and forgiveness found in Yeshua is so valuable, we should be willing to give up everything else we have (if necessary) to obtain it… and do so joyfully and thankfully.
Hidden Treasure
44“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
A Costly Pearl
45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, 46and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
It is also interesting to consider in these parables that it is only once we have experienced it, see it in some way, that we can truly recognize the value and then pursue it so enthusiastically and joyfully.
I must admit, I am not living day to day with this much joy in having relationship with my Father. I too often let myself get distracted by the many things around me in every day life that sometimes do not go so well. I do want Him and I do know He is most important, but I want to feel the level of joy in seeking Him more deeply at all cost that is portrayed in the parables.
Join me in praying that Yahweh would give each of us who are submitted to Him through Yeshua the joy and enthusiasm to pursue Him fully and without restraint.
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