When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.