We are a Treasure

Matthew 13:44-46
"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.”
Ask the average Christian what this parable means and they’ll say that the “man” and the “merchant” represent us and we should be willing to give up everything to enter the kingdom of heaven.
This is backwards!
There is nothing we can do to merit or buy our place in God’s kingdom. Who, then, is the “man” who gave up everything to buy the kingdom of heaven? It is none other than God himself.
What does that make us? We are the buried treasure and the fine pearl that was hidden inside the oyster. We are precious to God and He bought us with the life of his only Son. So, the next time you feel that you aren’t worth anything, think about how much God values you!