Giving Away Treasure

"Every scribe trained for the Kingdom is like a householder who brings out treasures- new and old." Matthew 13:52 As we grow in the Lord, He shows us truths we hadn't seen before- treasures that steady us, comfort us, and draw us deeper into His heart. It's natural to hold these truths close as God uses them to shape our life and strengthen our faith. In the final parable of Matthew 13, Jesus tells a short story that reminds us these treasures belong to God and why He entrusted them to us. Every listener in His day would have understood the picture- a simple story with a profound revelation. A scribe was a skilled interpreter of Scripture- trained to find the treasures hidden in God's Word. A householder or steward managed the resources of a wealthy estate. He didn't own the treasure. He guarded it and distributed it for the good of those in his care. As disciples we are scribes as we study the Scriptures, digging deep for treasure. We are also stewards as we give to others the treasures we find. And we rejoice when the treasure we share enriches those we love. There are two kinds of treasures the scribe discovers and the steward gives away. Jesus names them next. "New and old" reveals how Kingdom truth works. Some treasures are ancient- rooted in the Law and the Prophets- a picture of Jesus, the true Treasure. Others are newly revealed through Jesus' teaching- like the parables and the Sermon on the Mount. As disciples we must handle both. We need to see continuity and fulfillment- what came before Jesus and how He completes it. Those who understand the Kingdom are scribes-students of Scripture. And they are stewards- entrusted with God's treasures. Understanding truth isn't the finish line. It's the starting line.