Giving it all
From today’s Scripture: “When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” —Mt 13:46
He is worth it! Today Jesus uses some interesting comparisons. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a buried treasure, or a great pearl. Not only is the Kingdom a precious thing, but he tells us that it is SO great that to possess it we should be willing to give up everything else that we have!
That’s a challenge for us sometimes. We think, “Well if I can just keep these other things to myself, of course I want Jesus.” But that isn’t how it works. We are called to love the Lord with everything we have.
Let us pray: Lord, let me always remember that you are the pearl of great price. Help me be willing to forsake all else for you.
Today’s author is John Stegeman, Manager of Communications for Glenmary Home Missioners. He and his wife are raising four sons.
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