Pearl of Great Value

Pearl of Great Value

“The kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it.” (Matthew 13:45)

When I reflected on the above passage in 1996, I made the following entry in my journal:
“For years I have searched for the holy grail of God’s will for my life.  I was determined to find my definite major purpose in life that could engage my whole being.  I found this idea in the Enterprise.  In order to buy “this pearl of great value,’ I am prepared to pay the ultimate price.  I look with coolness at the liquidation of material things which I acquired and valued over the years.  This is part of the price I am paying for the Enterprise – “this pearl of great value.”  I am also prepared to pay the price in effort, perseverance, hard work and “begin again.”

Today 2006, I am still paying the price in effort and perseverance to hold on to Jesus, “this fine pearl of great value.”

“The kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off in his joy, sells everything he owns and buys the field.” (Matthew 13:44)