Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field. The one who finds it, buries it again; and so happy is he, that he goes and sells everything he has, in order to buy that field.Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader, who is looking for fine pearls. Once he has found a pearl of exceptional quality, he goes away, sells everything he has and buys it.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a big fishing net, let down into the sea, in which every kind of fish has been caught. When the net is full, it is dragged ashore. Then they sit down and gather the good fish into buckets, but throw the bad away. That is how it will be at the end of time; the angels will go out to separate the wicked from the just, and to throw the wicked into the blazing furnace, where they will weep and gnash their teeth.”
Jesus asked, “Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered. So he said to them, “Therefore, every teacher of the law, who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven, is like a householder, who can produce from his store things both new and old.”
Read: Solomon is depicted as a man who requested the gift of wisdom to discern between good and evil and govern God’s people effectively. God granted him his request and everything necessary to be a good king. Meanwhile, in his letter to the Romans, St. Paul states that God justified and glorified the believers of the Lord – those who love God and are called by Him according to His plan. In the gospel, Jesus shares three parables emphasizing the wisdom to choose the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price – the Reign of God in our life.
Reflect: What would you ask if God entered your dream tonight and invited you to request one thing? Would you ask for wealth or success in your career or business? Would you have the wisdom of Solomon to seek God’s reign in your life? Is Christ so important that you are prepared to follow Him closely? These are the questions we need to face. Being a faithful follower of Christ is not just one of many good things in life. Instead, it is the Only Good, the True Treasure – the one thing that should define our way of living and the choices we make.
Pray: Lord, grant me the grace to choose Your will in my life consistently.
Act: Offer your time or talent to help those in your community.
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