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, went and sold all that he had and bought it."

Why is this story in the Bible? How is this example like "the kingdom of heaven?" 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 Himself as payment! 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! Did you know that your salvation was bought at a great price? This is just how valuable you are to God!

Don't let anyone make you feel that you are worthless. Jesus gave up everything for you. He sacrificed Himself for you! This is just how priceless you are to Him! God gave up His only Son so that " whosoever believeth in Him, should 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. He has paid the price for your salvation! The work is done!

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, went and sold all that he had and bought it."

Why is this story in the Bible? How is this example like "the kingdom of heaven?" 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 Himself as payment! 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! Did you know that your salvation was bought at a great price? This is just how valuable you are to God!

Don't let anyone let you feel that you are worthless. Jesus gave up everything for you. He sacrificed Himself for you! This is just how priceless you are to Him! God gave up His only Son so that " whosoever believeth in Him, should 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. He has paid the price for your salvation! The work is done!