Summary: In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven is like a great treasure hidden in a field or a pearl of great value that, once discovered, inspires people to sell all they own to acquire it. Even though we don't spend much time hunting for pearls or surveying fields these days, the message is an important one as it tells us three things: the kingdom of God is hidden, it is valuable and it is paid for. This week, we hear about this "kingdom that's worth it" - a hidden treasure worth seeking because it is valuable enough that Jesus gave his very life for it. And like the men in Jesus' parables, we are created to be overjoyed once we discover the immensely valuable treasure that God intends for our discovery.
