Matthew 13:45-46 (ESV)
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in
search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and
sold all that he had and bought it.
Pearl harvesting can be an illustration of how the Lord
takes us into His "shell" like an irritating grain of sand, and over
time, covers us with His beautiful covering, forming us into polished and
precious gems for his glory and delight. This image of sanctification takes the
metaphor in one direction: but here is another interesting thought. The
beautiful pearl inside the oyster cannot be seen or enjoyed without a great
price being paid. The oyster must die. It must be torn open in order to find
the treasure within. This speaks to us of the original foundation and source of
our beauty. Jesus our Messiah had to be bruised, afflicted, torn and killed so
that the beautiful treasures God intended us to be from the beginning could be
discovered and released from the darkness of sin.
Each one of us is a treasure in the Lord's sight. We are
His pearls of great value for which He paid the highest price! What a great
honor -- even the greatest honor -- to be called sons and daughters of the
Living God! Through His sacrifice, we become holy, and obtain the beauty and
glory of eternal life.
We so bless the Lord when we radiate the polished beauty
He alone can give us. Our works shine forth before men, glorifying our Father
in Heaven and preparing the way for his coming Kingdom. Let's remember who we
are and walk with this beautiful radiance. There are so many people who need to
see, and know Him.
Dear Jesus, let us walk the life that You gave us with Your
radiance shining forth so the World can see You in everything we do. In the Name
of Jesus, Amen.
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