In thinking the other day about the parables in Matthew 13, I realized something startling: we are, to God, the treasure hidden in a field, the pearl of great price. “In his joy” he determined to redeem us, and “for the joy set before him” endured the cross to make us his own.

“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.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.  When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:44-46)

“For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)

He did it not out of duty, but because he saw us as worth it all.

© 2014 Deborah Morris

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