Once upon a time there was a little girl who owned a beautiful necklace. It was the most beautiful necklace in all the world, well in her eyes it was. She wore it day and night. She loved her necklace so much she refused to take it off. It became part of her identity.
This little girl had a father who loved her dearly. He knew that the necklace that his daughter wore was really a string of painted plastic beads. He watched as the paint chipped but she couldn't see it. He wanted to show his love for her. When he saw the time was right he bought her a sting of pearls. He didn't choose just any pearls, these pearls were to show his love. The pearls he chose were flawless, they had a rare brilliant sheen and a soft inner glow. They were both distinctive and precious just like his love for his daughter.
"I have a gift for you." That was all he said as he held out the box. She opened the box then stood looking up into his eyes. She saw reflected in his eyes a rare brilliant sheen a soft inner glow. From that day on her identity became not plastic beads but one who was loved by her father.
Lord Jesus, You once told a parable about the kingdom of heaven. You said it was like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Lord Jesus, I have been holding onto a string of plastic bead. I ask You by Your Spirit let me see Your Kingdom clearly. Then it will be easy for me to let go these beads. Let my identity be found in Your love.
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