DAD'S RAMBLINGS – Precious Jewels
Matthew 13:45
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who when he found the pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it."
From the outside, an oyster is not a thing of beauty to behold. It may even have ugly barnacles attached. I am the pearl of great price. When Jesus found me, I was not a thing of beauty. I had – and still have – a lot of junk clinging to me. But He saw the pearl inside of what could be, and He loved me and wanted me so much that he paid a great price beyond comprehension. I am His purchased possession (Ephesians 1:14), bought with a great price (I Corinthians 6:20; II Corinthians 7:23). Of those who fear the LORD, God says, "They shall be Mine ... on the day that I make them My jewels [margin: special treasure]" (Malachi 3:16-17). Oh, the love that sought me; Oh, the love that bought me; Oh, the grace that brought me to His fold.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Jesus made me His special treasure at a great price.
Have a jewel of a day. Love you.
Matthew 13:45
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who when he found the pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it."
From the outside, an oyster is not a thing of beauty to behold. It may even have ugly barnacles attached. I am the pearl of great price. When Jesus found me, I was not a thing of beauty. I had – and still have – a lot of junk clinging to me. But He saw the pearl inside of what could be, and He loved me and wanted me so much that he paid a great price beyond comprehension. I am His purchased possession (Ephesians 1:14), bought with a great price (I Corinthians 6:20; II Corinthians 7:23). Of those who fear the LORD, God says, "They shall be Mine ... on the day that I make them My jewels [margin: special treasure]" (Malachi 3:16-17). Oh, the love that sought me; Oh, the love that bought me; Oh, the grace that brought me to His fold.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Jesus made me His special treasure at a great price.
Have a jewel of a day. Love you.
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