‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They answered, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’ Matthew 13:44-52
Often, it's hard to imagine and see the realm of God or the kingdom of heaven. Jesus is very clear that we are sought, desired and called by God, our Creator. Our world is full of pain, challenges and complex situations. And even in the midst of chaos, God is seeking us as pearls of great price, as treasures and as the beloved, desired of God. No matter what messes we find ourselves in, We are sought out and called needed by God.
Precious Creator, who calls us all beloved
you seek us out in our darkest places
you gather us, heal us and remake us
giving us your loved embedded in our hearts.
We often dismiss your love for us
we think we are totally on our own
we struggle and grapple for control
forgetting that you seek us at all times.
Help us to see ourselves as your beloved
help us to see others as beloved as well
make us to be those full of your love today
so those around us see themselves with your eyes. Amen.
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