In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus teaches us the infinite value of God’s Kingdom, which “is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and then sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls” (Mt 13:44-45). The kingdom is of such great importance that once discovered, our hearts would be drawn to give up everything to possess it. When we look to Jesus, we become radiant; our faces are enlightened like that of Moses, our spiritual eyes are opened to see God’s truth amidst the chaos, to discover his light in the darkness and to live in his ways. We are prompted to abandon ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow the Lord. We do not reach this place of unveiling by our own strength or goodness but by his power when we encounter Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life. The Holy Spirit draws us to Jesus. To have Christ and his Word dwelling within us is to have God’s Kingdom within us.

PRAYER: Abba Father, help us live in your Kingdom by seeking your face and living out your Word. Amen.