NOVEMBER 17, 2025
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto
a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Who, when he had found one pearl of
great price, went and sold all that he had,
and bought it (Matthew 13:45-46).
The Lord Jesus likened the Kingdom of heaven to
a merchant seeking precious pearls. And when
he found one pearl of great price, he sold everything he
had to purchase it. This shows us the immense value God
places on a single soul. Every soul matters deeply to God,
for they’re worth the life of Jesus Christ.
You're not just reaching people to grow your church,
fellowship or cell group; we’re not merely adding numbers;
we’re going after treasures. That one person you prayed
for, followed up, encouraged and refused to give up on,
even when they seemed disinterested or resistant to the
message, is seen by heaven as a pearl of great price.
Many years ago, I was just a young teenager, about
13 years old, curious, distracted, and unsure of many
things. But there was a gentleman who wouldn't give up
on me. He kept following me up, reaching out, helping me
stay focused, serving the Lord. He was one person God
used to help me get steady in the things of God. But for
his persistence, I might never have stepped into ministry.
That's what your intercession and follow-up can
do for someone. That's what your consistent prayers
of intercession can achieve. When you lead someone
to Christ or help stabilize a new Christian, you may be
impacting generations and rescuing a destiny. So, never
underestimate the worth of one soul.
Recall the teaching of the Master when He talked about
the lost sheep. He said there’s exceeding joy in heaven
over one sinner that repents than over ninety-nine just
persons that need no repentance (Luke 15:7). That one
person you're praying for, calling, visiting, and encouraging
is not just another face, but heaven’s delight; a pearl of
inestimable value. And the Lord Jesus says it's worth giving
everything to win that one.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the value you’ve placed on
every soul. I see through your eyes and reach out to
others with the same love and tenacity with which you
reached out to the world. I recognise that every soul is a
pearl of great price, and I’m inspired to go after them with
passion and grace, and in the power of the Spirit. Thank
you for making me a soul winner, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 15:4-7; John 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-10
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Hebrews 13 & Ezekiel 16
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 12:30-41 & 1 Chronicles 17
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