A pearl of great price

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it."                                         Matthew 13:45-46  NKJV 

Note the phrase, 'one pearl of great price'. This is how Jesus feels about you and I. In fact, He looked at all mankind and agreed to His Father's request and, went out and gave Himself up as a sacrifice so that we, His bride, may have the benefit of eternal life, both here and in heaven. Think about that for a moment, you are the richest of pearls. He turned you from whatever you were into what you are now. You may have had nothing - lost and alone, but He took you and made you His own. Whatever your background was, He is turning you into a pearl of great price. You are work in progress, under new management, and just like a pearl takes a long time to mature, each day you are growing,

Now this pearl of great price is two-fold for yourself and for Jesus. He turned you into His pearl of great price and, in return, He wants you to make Him your pearl of great price too.  There is nothing He left out when He rescued you, God laid down the foundation so you could stand and that foundation was Jesus Himself. Through Him you have built your house on Rock. Therefore, is it too much to ask that you make Him your pearl of great price? Some may ask, how? The answer being by placing Him in the central part of your life. Instead of second thought, make Him your first thought. So when a problem comes your way, you ask Him to solve it for you. If you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness all things shall be added to you Mt 6:33. 

Make Him the first port of call. Ensure that you read your bible as often as you can and, not as a chore, but for the life you will receive from it. Read a daily devotional as you are doing now. Along with this one, there are many that are freely available. Everyone needs teaching, they need to be challenged and stretched and also have food for thought. One thing is for sure, one day we will be with Jesus in heaven but until then make Him the love of your life - the pearl of great price. Read, study and pray, every single day.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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