He is a gift, but only to those who give themselves, soul, body, and spirit, to Him without reserve. We are to give ourselves to Christ, to live a life of willing obedience to all His requirements. All that we are, all the talents and capabilities we possess, are the Lord's, to be consecrated to His service. When we thus give ourselves wholly to Him, Christ, with all the treasures of heaven, gives Himself to us. We obtain the pearl of great price.
Salvation is a free gift, and yet it is to be bought and sold.
In the market of which divine mercy has the management, the precious pearl is represented as being bought without money and without price. In this market all may Page 117 obtain the goods of heaven. The treasury of the jewels of truth is open to all. No sword guards the way through this door. Voices from within and at the door say, Come.