Matthew
14:44-52 - In the Parable of the pearl of
great value, the merchant sold all he had for just one pearl. Jesus was willing
to die - for you. St. Paul explains it this way, “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ
died for the ungodly. Very rarely will
anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might
possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While
we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:6-8
You inherit the
kingdom by grace through faith in Christ, who purchase and redeemed you with
His precious blood. God made him who had no sin to be sin offering for us, so
that in him we might become the righteousness of God. – 1 Corinthians 5:21
You, yes, you are
that valued object - you are of much worth.
The God-man Jesus Christ gives up His life in exchange for your life of
misery and sin.
Finally, the Parable
of the dragnet of fish. A dragnet was
drawn through the water between two boats onto the shore. Fish of ever
kind…good…and bad come ashore. When the net was full, edible and inedible fish
were sorted from one another. As Weeds
were allowed to grow in a previous parable here there is
no delay in the sorting of the fish.
God’s rule includes
a final judgment at the close of the age. You need not worry about that day.
The Father is gracious to you through His Son, our Savior, in who you are
chosen. “For he chose us in him before
the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”
-Ephesians 1:4.
Thus we are
encouraged to pray, Let not my heart be troubled dear Lord, by thoughts of the
final judgment. I know You have prepared a place for me in heaven.
His word will not
return empty. It will accomplish the purpose for which it was sent. All of this
will come to fruition on the Day of Judgment. “All will be made right at that time." Keep doing what you have
been called to do. Gossip the Gospel. Be focused in your living. All is not lost in your labor. Only the persons that refuse to hear the
gospel remain lost.
For those who are in
Christ, ‘heaven is their home.’ Only
those who reject the saving gospel grace message; - they will reap what they
have sown, by living for themselves and not for the Savior from sin, Jesus
Christ. God will have the last word.
You, proclaim His word.
By God’s grace in
Christ, we have been given the full armor of God, along with the gift of wisdom
and understanding. To follow Jesus Christ. And speak about the reign of God in
Christ, our savior, our hope, and our comforter. Dressed and ready to share the
mysteries of God’s reign as revealed in Jesus Christ. These parables of God’s
reign in Christ give us the assurance and hope that He is our Savior from sin,
death, and the power of the devil.
So who are you? I’ll give you a hint. It’s written right next
to the South door of our gathering space… So this is what the Sovereign Lord
says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a
tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies
on it will never be stricken with panic. - Isaiah 28:16
Heavenly Father, grant me Your righteousness and
entrance into Your kingdom. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
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