All i have

In Matthew 13: 45-46 Jesus describes the kingdom of God like a man searching for fine pearls and when he found one of great value he sold everything he had and bought it. I have met people here who bring this verse to life. There is a pastor who along with his family lives in the slums with the people he reaches out to. His home is small and made of cement blocks and boards, which is also used for the church services he runs (home church!). His salary of $100 monthly is not adequate for him and his family to live off of. Yet he continues to serve God and the people around him fatihfully. There is a woman who teaches preschool for free at another site because there are no funds to pay her, but she answered the call God gave her. There are women who have been serving the prostitutes in Manila relentlessly for years, with small victories only to show for it. There are men who have been working with the poorest of the poor, at times burning out, but who have stayed in the race with Jesus as their vision to finish the race well.
They have sold everything they have for the kingdom of God, and still remain joyful and wholly satisfied. I too have seen a pearl of great value, but I have yet to sell all I have for the sake of it. I'm learning to let go and give all to Him who is worthy.