There are some things in life you cannot place a price tag on, because their value is well beyond price. These things are so precious that you are not willing to part with it for any amount of money.
In Matt 13:44-46, Jesus tells a parable of the priceless treasure and pearl that was found.
"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. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” NIV
A parable is a short, simple story designed to communicate a spiritual truth, religious principle, or a moral lesson. Frequently parables use a manner of speech in which truth is illustrated by a comparison or example drawn from everyday experiences. In this way, a parable is often no more than an extended metaphor.
We learn to understand the deep things of God by studying the word of God just as a miner digs for silver and gold or a diver plunges into the depths of the sea for its hidden treasures. Most great truths do not lie upon the surface but must be brought into the light by patient toil.
In this parable, Jesus is emphasizing the supreme worth of the kingdom of God and the fact that in the Christian life, there is no partial exchange. One must sell out to obtain the kingdom or be willing to sacrifice everything to serve the Lord. Often when people think of the kingdom of God, they don’t realize the great price one must pay in order for one to obtain it.
The Bible clearly states that when it comes to living the Christian life you're either in or you're out. So ask yourself: Are you holding anything back? Is your life fully submitted and surrendered to Christ? Nothing you are hanging onto is worth an inkling of the value of what you're missing out on in the Kingdom if you aren’t completely submitted. Jesus says we must give to Him what He was willing to give for us -- everything.
All too often, the priceless value of the kingdom is muted because our lives are saturated with the things of this world. We cannot truly appreciate the beauty and value of the kingdom until it is all we have; and we will not comprehend its greatness until it is all we want – until we are willing to give everything in exchange for it.
I hope that you will take inventory of your life today and recognize the great treasure that we all possess that is our salvation. There are some things in life that money, material possessions and prestige cannot purchase.
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