There are two short verses in the 13th chapter of Matthew that are very intriguing! Jesus talks to us about a man who dealt in goodly pearls---he bought and sold beautiful pearls. This man undoubtedly had a marvelous collection---probably the best in the country. He had been a dealer and collector for many years, traveling extensively to purchase, trade, barter and make the best deals possible. He had worked hard to obtain his rare collection that would bring top dollar in the world's market.
He was quite satisfied with his collection, and actually had no thought of doing anything further. One day, however, he was out with a fellow dealer in pearls, and as they were browsing through some little shops, he suddenly saw the most brilliant, magnificent pearl he had ever seen. He let out a gasp; it was breathtakingly beautiful! He trembled as he spoke to the shop keeper. He was afraid to ask the price, yet he had to know!
He staggered backwards at the sum. There was no way! It was impossible; but, oh, the pearl was so wonderful; so pure and lovely!! How he longed to possess that magnificent pearl.
He went home quickly and began to think---"I have some pearls that I can part with. I'll sell those and perhaps the merchant will lower the price."
This accomplished, he hurried back to the store, but it was no use. He pleaded and begged and bargained, but the merchant would not lower the price even one penny.
Sadly, the man returned home. There seemed to be no way he could have the pearl; but, oh, how he wanted it! He dreamed about it at night, and every waking moment found him struggling with a way to pay the price.
Finally, after weeks of struggling and figuring, he realized that the only possible way he could obtain the magnificent pearl was to sell his entire collection---every pearl he had! He couldn't keep a one---it took them all to pay the required price!
Do you have any pearls you need to get rid of? Let's have a sale!! Let's part with everything we have in order that we may obtain the Pearl of Great Price -- the blessed Holy Spirit!
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