Pearl of great price

Matt. 13:45-46
It is a hidden treasure comparing the kingdom of heaven to small things, because its beginning was small it as of great value in itself, and of great advantage to those who embrace it, and are willing to come up to its terms.
1. Y’Shua HaMashiach is the true treasure; in Him there is an abundance of all that which is rich and useful, and will be a portion for us. All fullness (Col. 1:19; Jn. 1:16): treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Col. 2:3), of righteousness, grace, and peace; these are laid up for us in the Messiah; and, if we have an interest in Him, it is all our own.
2. The gospel is the field in which this treasure is hid: it is hid in the word of the gospel, both the Old-Testament and the New-Testament gospel. In gospel ordinances it is hid as the milk in the breast, the marrow in the bone, the manna in the dew, the water in the well (Isa. 12:3), and the honey in the honey-comb. It is hid, not in a garden enclosed, or a spring shut up, but in a field, an open field; whoever will, let him come, and search the Scriptures; let him dig in this field (Prov. 2:4); and whatever royal mines we find, they are all our own, if we take the right course.
3. It is a great thing to discover the treasure hid in this field, and the unspeakable value of it. Those who discern this treasure in the field, and value it aright, hides it, which denotes a holy jealousy, lest we come short (Heb. 4:1), looking diligently (Heb. 12:15), lest satan come between us and it.
4. Their hearts may rejoice, who are yet but seeking the L-rd, Ps. 105:3. He resolves to buy this field: they who embrace gospel offers, upon gospel terms, they who would have saving benefit by the Messiah, must be willing to part with all, that they may make it sure to themselves; must count every thing but loss, that they may win Y’Shua, and be found in Him.
5. That of the pearl of price, which is of the treasure. The dream is thus doubled, for the thing is certain. This parable may be understood of Y’Shua’s seeking, finding, and purchasing His elect. He has sought after them; which implies, that they were lost and going astray. Expresses His great love to them, value for them, and desire after them. He finds them in redemption, and in capable calling; and that they are to Him a pearl of great price; as very precious to G-d, so highly esteemed of by the Messiah, as His portion, His inheritance, and His jewels. He has also parted with all He had for the sake of these persons; He became poor, emptied Himself of everything, even gave Himself a ransom for them, and so made a purchase of them, with the price of His own blood.
6. All the children of men are busy, seeking goodly pearls: one would be rich, another would be honorable, another would be learned; but the most are imposed upon, and take up with counterfeits for pearls.
7. Y’Shua HaMashiach is a Pearl of great price, a jewel of inestimable value, which will make those who have it rich, truly rich, rich toward G-d; in having Him, we have enough to make us happy here and for ever.
8. A true Believer is a spiritual merchant, that seeks and finds this Pearl of price; that does not take up with any thing short of an interest in the Messiah, and, as one that is resolved to be spiritually rich, trades high: He went and bought that pearl; did not only bid for it, but purchased it. What will it avail us to know Y’Shua, if we do not know Him as ours, made to us wisdom? 1 Co. 1:30.
9. Whatever stands in opposition to Y’Shua, or in competition with Him for our love and service, we must cheerfully quit it, though ever so dear to us. A man may buy gold too dear, but not this pearl of price.
10. The pearl of great price what is of an unspeakable brightness and glory, of intrinsic worth and value, is enriching to those that possess Him, and precious to them that believe; and of such a price, that no valuable consideration can be given for Him. Believers who are seeking after knowledge in every branch of it, natural, moral, seeking to become goodly pearls for the glory of His kingdom.
11. Seek after wisdom and knowledge in the use of proper means, under divine direction, find in the Scriptures and through the ministry of the word, and by prayer and study the truths. Respecting Y’Shua, His person, office, grace and righteousness, transcend a pearl of the highest price; for their brightness, clearness, and perspicuity; for their ornament and glory; for their firmness and solidity; for their virtue and value.
12. To them that know the worth of goodly pearls; and such will buy, but not sell them; reckon all things but loss and dung, in comparison of them; and will contend for them, and stand fast in them.
Are you seeking the Pearl of Great price or accepting counterfeits?
Are you working to become a goodly pearl to be counted as His inheritance?