[The difference and some related thoughts will serve as the basis for our study as we take a closer look at "The Parable Of The Pearl Of Great Price". We begin with...]
[Each of these examples should remind us that there are many people who
know there is some "thing", some "purpose", some "meaning", that is
worthy of diligent search, and who spend their lives trying to find it.
When by the grace and providence of God they come to learn of Christ
and His kingdom, they are willing to give up all to obtain it!
These examples, and the parable itself, confirm the truthfulness of
Jesus' teaching about those "who hunger and thirst for righteousness".
That those who "hunger", those who "search", will indeed find what God
has for them!
It might be that we may "stumble" across the blessings God has in
Christ and His kingdom (as in "The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure").
But do we want to risk our salvation on possibly "stumbling" across it?
What can we do to ensure that we will find what God has for us? Well,
we need to be like that merchant, "searching" for that "pearl of great
price". How does one do that in regards to spiritual matters...?]
Dear friend, do you not desire this "pearl of great price"? Are you even searching? Can we help you in your search?