Hidden treasure

 ‘…and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. ‘(Matthew 13:44)

Matthew 13:44-52 (Year A: Trinity+6)

What is most treasured in one’s heart? Exploring and having this tested can be very revealing. 

And what is the bottom line?

What price am I prepared to ‘pay’?

Do I/you/we know what really is treasured as distinct from what we say is treasured?

Above all else what is the precious treasure or pearl of great price that I am not prepared to give away – ever?

Being clear about our goals, our values and our treasures is key to life’s journey and progress. It is a lifetime quest. But, it is worth it because a treasure of greatest price is just that.

In this passage the field may refer to our heart. First, joy. Then going away to ‘sell all’ and coming back to ‘buy’ that treasure. Life is full of choices. We have our chances, we make our choices and we yield their fruits.

(And Mary treasured all these things in her heart.)

Above all we are treasured by the One who invites us to be our treasure. A light and an energy that is reflected and refracted in our very human treasures of loving and being loved.