Matthew 13:45-46
The Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.
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We always find joy in buying and collecting things. I, myself, collects mini-cars of the Mini Cooper variety. I would search from the internet or check on toy stores if they would have new models that I can buy. It does bring us happiness to have them. But in my case, those collection are just kept in a cabinet. I have no place to display them. And maybe, that happiness is just short-lived. It dies until the next purchase.
Today’s gospel focus on the how finding the Kingdom of God could give anyone so much joy, that he would forego of his every possession just to have it. This joy of discovery reveals two essential points: first, the kingdom of God is not visible to the human eye, and, second, it is present in the midst of men.
It might seem impossible to find a kingdom that cannot be seen, but with God's help it can be found. Just like the precious metals and gems of the physical world, many of God’s spiritual treasures lie hidden from human view. To possess them we must dig deep and search – shaping, refining, polishing and finishing.
The parable of the hidden treasure reminds us of what can happen if we treat the free gift of the kingdom as something that would move us to dispose everything that we have and express much in finding God's kingdom in it. But the parable also reminds us that once we have received the kingdom, we must assume the responsibility to share it with others. We must allow others to see it, appreciate it and live it, through us.
In sharing the finest pearl that is Heaven, one increases one's grasp of it. The righteousness which is acceptable before God is found in His kingdom. Discover true and infinite joy – discover Him, discover His Kingdom.
Almighty Father, grant us, the gift of true happiness in You, and the serenity which comes from living close to You. Renew in us the sense of joy, and let the Your eternal spirit dwell in our souls and bodies, filling our every hearts with light and grace through Your love and mercy. Amen +
God is my refuge on the day of distress.
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