Treasure?

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 (NASB)

I would define the “kingdom of heaven” as the touch or intervention of God, or the right relationship with Him that He calls us into. This verse is a parable Jesus told describing what it is like when we encounter or discover that touch, that undeserved and life-altering relationship. Yet in my life, and from observing others, I don’t find it all that commonly. Interaction with the kingdom seems a more casual thing that I can take or leave sometimes. Or if I’m feeling especially self-righteous, I can do the church thing out of duty or obediance. But Jesus says this guys sells everything to buy the field and obtain the treasure “out of joy.” If I discover and recognize a real treasure, my motivation is strong and it is spurred on by joy. I suspect that when I’m half-hearted or uncommitted or even when I am just dutiful, I’m not really recognizing the authenic treasure. I’m accepting a construct of my own. And that doesn’t satisfy like the real thing.