The Fine Pearl

"Again, 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 – 46)

Christ is the fine Pearl of great value. If we are genuinely searching for great value in life, our search will lead us sooner or later to Christ. 'Seek and you shall find." When we find this pearl, the price we pay for it is a true reflection of our estimation of the value. If we believe the pearl is the finest quality, then we shall sell all that we possess to buy it.

Number One

"When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, as he was coming down the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin on his face was radiant because he had been talking to him." (Exodus 34: 29)

Jesus Christ is the new Moses. On Mount Trebor, He talked with the Father face to face. Not only His face but His clothing was radiant. Now in heaven, He talks to God on our behalf every day. He is the first among many brothers and sisters. Although He is God, by virtue of His humanity, he is number One in the list of saints.

The Farmer and the Soil

"The sower of the good seed is the Son of Man." (Matthew 13: 37)

Christ is the farmer who cultivates me. I am the soil. How does Christ cultivate the soil? For me, He uses the 7-Way Plan as tools.

• Prayer
  
• Eucharist
  
• Penance
  
• Word of God
  
• Examen
  
• Ministry
  
• Spiritual reading
  

Whenever I sow the good word, I am acting like Christ and for Christ.

God of tenderness and compassion

"Yahweh, Yahweh, God of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in faithful love and constancy, maintaining his faithful love to thousands, forgiving fault, crime, sin." (Exodus 34: 6-7)

Before Moses representing humanity, God Himself declared the above words as who He is.

Father, I believe every word You have said above. You are a compassionate and loving Father. How wonderful it is to know Your character. I know You love me dearly. I place my life entirely in Your hands. I will not be afraid today.

The Mustard Seed

"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air can come and shelter in its branches." (Matthew 13: 31 – 32)

The mustard seed represents a small beginning. The Enterprise is a mustard seed. It is growing. Thank you Jesus.

Leadership Principles

"They said to me, 'Make us a god to go at our head; for that Moses, the man who brought us here from Egypt – we do not know what has become of him." (Exodus 32: 23)

Aaron led the people into sin. He lacked the wisdom and courage to lead.

Wisdom and courage are fundamental leadership principles. These are also the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, grant me wisdom and courage in the area you want me to lead today.

Leadership Principles

"They said to me, 'Make us a god to go at our head; for that Moses, the man who brought us here from Egypt – we do not know what has become of him." (Exodus 32: 23)

Aaron led the people into sin. He lacked the wisdom and courage to lead.

Wisdom and courage are fundamental leadership principles. These are also the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, grand me wisdom and courage in the area you want me to lead today.