The Pearl Of Great Price

                                          Matthew 13:45
                       "Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like
                           merchant man seeking fine pearls"

        When we look upon precious pearls, and how they are place in their settings; we think on the mysteries of how they become pearls?  A pearl is formed by accretion: (Growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion).  What does a pearl have to do with God's Word?  Because to God; The true Church is the pearl of a great price.  Its formation covers a large part of the period of mysteries of the Kingdom, which in itself is called a mystery (Romans 16:25-26).
        A Pearl is an illustration of the church; first as I said before, the pearl is formed by accretion and not mechanically but vitally, as Christ adds to the Church (Acts 2:41,47; 5:14).  And Christ having given Himself for the pearl (the Church) He is now preparing it for presentation to Himself (Ephesians 5:25-27).  Know that the Kingdom is not the Church, but the true children that are baptized by one Spirit into one body, compose the Church, "The Pearl of Great Price."  Are you a part of God's Church that has been paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ? The Church is paid for by Christ, it will cost you a new birth through repentance of you sins.  Seek Jesus Christ Today!!
        Amen!!

 Reading: (Mt. 13:45-46)
                (Rom. 16:25-26)
                (Acts 2:41,47; 5:14)
                (Eph. 5:25-27)

                                     May God Bless You
                                      And Your Families

                                                    Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
                                                    The Cross Life Ministry