Matthew 13:45-46

“ … the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant, seeking beautiful pearls,

… who, when he had found one pearl of great value …

Why is this story in the Bible? How is this example like “the kingdom of God?” The secret is knowing the identity of the players in the story!

The merchant, is Jesus Christ! Jesus became a man, gave up everything He had, offered His life as payment! He laid down His life.

But what is it that has such great importance to Him? What does the pearl represent …?

You are the pearl! Jesus died on the cross, He surrendered Himself --- for you! Do you now that your salvation was bought at a great price? This is just how valuable you are to God!

Don’t ever let anyone let you feel that you are worthless. Jesus gave up everything for you. He sacrificed Himself for you! You are very important to God --- you are needed for His kingdom. You have a purpose in God!

This is just how priceless you are to Him! God gave up His only son so that “whoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” [John 3:16] This is how much He loves you! He surrendered everything for the price of your soul. He asks us to surrender ourselves completely to Him. God will heal you --- He will deliver you from every problem --- He will care for you --- as a precious pearl of great value.

He has paid the price for your salvation! The work is done!

Accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour!

1. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove. He’ll ask how many people you drove who did not have transportation.
2. God won’t ask the square footage of your house. He’ll ask you how many people you welcomed in.
3. God won’t ask you about the clothes you had in your closet, he’ll ask how many people you helped to clothe.
4. God won’t ask what your highest salary was. He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
5. God won’t ask what your job title was. He’ll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6. God won’t ask how many friends you had. He’ll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7. God won’t ask in what neighbourhood you lived, he’ll ask how you treated your neighbours.
8. God won’t ask about the colour of your skin, he’ll ask about the content of your character.
9. God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek salvation. He’ll lovingly take you to your mansions in heaven and not the gates of hell.
10. God won’t have to ask how many people you will have read this as he already knows.