07/28/2004: "Daily reflection on Scripture"

How often do we try to compartmentalize our faith? How often do we say, 'isn't what I'm giving enough?' or 'Do I really need to do that to get to Heaven?'

Today's simile by Christ speaks to just how precious being with him is. The merchant doesn't say, 'gee that pearl looks like it is worth $10K, I'll see if I can get it for $9K. No, he goes and sells ALL that he has. He's willing to give up everything, even if it is worth more, at least from our human perspective, than the pearl of the Kingdom of God.

We need to have that kind of resolve with searching out Christ in our lives. We must be willing to give ALL that we have to Him and His Kingdom. Christ has given us a great pearl. May we all have the Faith to give all that we have to bring it home.