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Christ is our treasure, and we are His

Christ is our treasure, and we are His
Matthew 13:44-46, 51-52.

(The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price).

It’s easy to overlook, but God calls you a treasure. Do you trust His view of you? In these parables, Jesus describes the kingdom as a treasure discovered by a man, and then as a merchant searching for fine pearls. In both stories, something priceless is found, and everything else becomes worth giving up to have it. From the thread of all parables in the chapter so far the man or owner is the Son of Man, Christ (Matthew 13:37), but in regard to treasures He says the man or owner is also his disciples, us (Matthew 13:51-52; 6:33).

Through these parables, Jesus reveals not only that He is our treasure but also that we are His.

  • Christ is our treasure.
In the parable, when the man finds the hidden treasure, his discovery fills him with joy (v44) and a sense of infinite worth (v52). He then sells everything for the treasure. Jesus is that treasure. Everything else fades in comparison to the infinite value of knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8; Psalm 73:26).

In Him, we find incomparable riches: new life, the Spirit with His fruit and gifts, and eternal hope (Ephesians 2:7; Psalm 19:10). He is worth every sacrifice of wholehearted devotion.

  • And we are His treasure.
In the second parable, the merchant seeks a pearl and gives up everything to obtain it because he sees its great value (v46). Likewise, Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). God gave up everything—His own Son—to purchase us (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:20).

Our worth comes not from ourselves, but from His grace (2 Corinthians 8:9). You are God’s treasured possession (Psalm 8:3-4; Malachi 3:17).

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom where both the King and His people, Christ and His bride, give up everything to find their treasure in each other. There is no other kingdom where the king so deeply delights in his people like the Kingdom of God.

Reflect & Pray
What treasure have you been seeking? How does it encourage you to know that Jesus treasures you and that He is your greatest treasure?
Father, thank You that You treasure us in Your Kingdom. Help me to treasure Jesus above all and to live in the joy of knowing I am treasured by You, in Jesus’ name, amen.

God bless you exceedingly,
Sam.

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