Saturday's Scripture Story
Parables of the Hidden Pearl
And Hidden Treasure
As shared in Tuesday’s devotion, people often view these two mini-parables with man as the subject of the parable: Treasure seekers. Instead consider Jesus as the Treasure Seeker and Pearl Purchaser and let that inform His plan to come and give His life “as a ransom for many” as shared in Matthew 20:28. The story is only a few short verses. See if you can commit them to memory. Who knows where God might later use them in your life – or in someone else’s.
Matthew 13:44-46
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Prayer
Father God, help me place Your Word in my heart – such as these parables – to learn it, and to guard it there.
Let me treasure You and Your Wordas You treasure me and all people. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.