Devotion for Sunday, October 27, 2024

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold everything that he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45-46).

What is the most important thing in your life?  Is it not life itself?  Without it, what good does all the striving do?  You have been given the words of eternal life.  Where else can we go?  Why the desire to go any other place than the place that is the source?  You have before you the greatest treasure.  Learn to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Lord, You have given me the words of truth.  Your word offers to move me and shape me into something new.  Continue to pour forth into me the truth You have spoken so that I may be guided by Your goodness and mercy.  Lead me according to all that You have planned and help me to receive all that You speak.  Only in You is there new life, and only through You is there the hope of eternal life.

Lord Jesus, with great simplicity You have conveyed the truth of Your word.  Help me to place everything else behind me and beneath You that I may be guided into Your goodness.  You know the steps I need to take.  Help me to walk each step, looking to You as the One who keeps me.  Lead me in Your goodness to become who You are making me to be.  Continue to conform me to Your image.  Amen.