Once again God’s love and his salvation plan an open book. We learned that our request to God, that our prayers, when aligned with God’s will bring fantastic results.  Solomon’s request was perfected by our Lord.  Like Solomon, we too should pray for wisdom. Wisdom, when properly exercised, shows us the truth of God’s word, a truth that we instantly recognize as being good, so GOOD, so BENEFICIAL, that we are called to URGENCY.  As we act, as we follow God’s word, we begin to realize that we are to build up treasures for heaven, that earthly possessions are just that – earthly.

The analogy of Heaven being a treasure, teaches us that we need to eliminate all excess baggage in our lives. We are to occupy our mind space, we are to fix our eyes, mind and heart on our Lord Jesus.  That is priority in our hearts and minds will add valuable perspective – a perspective that has been written about by poets, and historians alike.  (if you listen closely, I quote Shakespeare.)  The pearl analogy encourages us to loosen the soil surrounding our hearts and to participate in God’s saving love.  And yes, we are reminded of the great harvest, a harvest we can participate in today!  Get rid of all obstacles that inhibit your ability to love God – make flat the mountains, straighten the pathway to your heart.