The Cost of the Kingdom of Heaven

2 Samuel 1; Psalms 140; Matthew 13 

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found if, 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

The Gospel is often described primarily as what God as done for us in Christ. An essential aspect of the Gospel is the cost for those who accept it. The treasure and fine pearl is Christ. We don’t just accept Christ’s mercy, forgiveness, and grace as additional jewels in our collection. Jesus tells us that those who find the kingdom of heaven sell all they have and surrender all they are and have for this treasure. The cost to Jesus was everything; the cost to those who would receive him is everything.

Have we experienced this full exchange, or do we believe like some, that this costly Gospel applies only to missionaries and those in vocational ministry?

There is incredible joy and freedom in full surrender.

“Lord Jesus, you are the treasure. I fully surrender my life and all that I am and have, for your glory.”