What do we truly treasure? This profound question sits at the heart of two powerful parables from Matthew 13—the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Both stories reveal a stunning truth: when we discover something of God's kingdom, it's worth everything we have. The first parable shows us a laborer who stumbles upon treasure while working an ordinary day in someone else's field. He wasn't seeking it, yet when he found it, he recognized its value and sold everything to obtain it. The second reveals a merchant with a trained eye, relentlessly pursuing the perfect pearl until he finds it—and makes the same choice. These parables teach us that kingdom discoveries come in two ways: sometimes we stumble upon God's truth in the mundane rhythms of daily life, and sometimes we must actively pursue with expectation and openness. The critical question isn't just how we find these treasures, but whether we can discern their value when they appear. What metrics reveal our true treasures? Our speech, our time, our finances, and what we search for all expose what we genuinely value. The challenge becomes allowing God to put His finger on areas of our lives, asking us to surrender what we're holding so He can give us something far greater. This isn't about earning salvation—it's about recognizing that everything of God's kingdom carries His nature, His power, and His goodness, and it cannot be stolen, spoiled, or destroyed.