A Pearl of Great Value 

Matthew 13:45~46│Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it

Jesus compared Heaven to pearls. Those who possess the pearl are full of joy and happiness. It’s a one-of-a-kind pearl, so it cannot be priced and sold. Likewise, Heaven reveals God’s infinite grace. Although you live in this world, you have received the priceless Gospel of heaven. How can you live beyond whatyou see?

1. The Gospel Is the Unparalleled Grace of God

When you confess the absolute impossibility, then God will show you the absolute possibility. Because of the blood of the lamb,Exodus 3:18 the miracles of Exodus took place. By holding onto Immanuel,Isaiah 7:14 the restoration of the exodus from Babylon occurred. Those works are an absolute impossibility with your own strength. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Israelites who were colonized were scattered and restored. That, too, came about only by the grace of God.

2. The Blessing of Evangelism and Missions Is the Solution

to Problems The Bible records witnesses who, age by age, resolved problems that nobody else could solve. The nation of Israel was destroyed because of idolatry and corruption. As a result, the Israelites became captives of Babylon and later, were colonized by Rome. Despite those horrific conditions, the Remnants in the Bible relayed “only Gospel.” They were convinced that the Gospel was the only answer that would save Israel and the entire world. Those who have received the Gospel, which is like the pearl of great value, can be thankful. Elder Jethro who was overwhelmed by the unexpected grace of God; the prostitute Rahab; the church officer Obadiah; the widow of Zarephath; and the Shunammite woman healed their eras with their small acts of devotion. Although you are weak, your small act ofdevotion will surely bear the answers of saving the future.