Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls Matthew 13:45
When I was a contractor, I had always been both intrigued and drawn to this story. While there are many different kinds of businesses, at the end of the day, the main point is to make a profit. But Jesus doesn’t tell us this story as some sort of training in business, He is pointing out that in our spiritual life we could learn a lot from this merchant, and that this pearl buyer had some values that Jesus wanted us to consider.
The first thing Jesus says is that the merchant was seeking beautiful pearls. His customers were not at all interested in the more common or flawed pearls that anyone could easily find. So, then for all of us comes the uncomfortable question: are we looking for second best in spiritual things? Are we just willing to settle for whatever is easiest? The old saying, “You get what you pay for,” is true in both this world as well as in God’s kingdom. In Christ we have an inheritance whose value is greater than we can imagine. Why would we sell out for lesser things, when we can find in Him the pearl of Greatest Price?
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Here’s a slightly different perspective:
Jesus told two parables about a treasure. First, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a treasure a man finds in a field. He sells all he has and buys the field. Then there’s this one, where the kingdom is compared to the merchant who gives everything for the pearl of great price. In the first one, Jesus is the treasure. In the second one, WE are the treasure. In other words, Jesus gave everything for us, so we should give everything for Him.
Interesting perspective. Maybe Jesus meant it works both ways in both of these parables. It is even more true when we consider that Jesus didn’t just die for me or you personally, but for all the church, which is His bride.
“Why would we sell out for lesser things?” Amen, Pastor Pete! Thank you for sharing this truth and song! Oh, what a Christ have I! Amen! Beautiful video and words–well-done, Pete!
❤ AMEN in JESUS our LORD and SAVIOUR ❤