The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
-Matthew 13:44 (NIV)
MY favorite photo from our recent vacation shows a scene on the beach. One of my sons had used a piece of driftwood to mark a big "X" in the wet sand and written the words "Treasure Here" beside it.
Reminding me of a pirate's map, the photo also prompted thoughts of another treasure map in my possession: my Bible. Following the directions found in its pages likewise directs any seeker to a treasure trove of incredible riches. Clues to health, joyful life, and true love are all hidden in its pages.
In days of old, the one who possessed the map knew how to find the bounty. Other treasure hunters had to stumble along largely in the dark, piecing together clues as they could find them and gathering information from other people along the way. Many people fall in that latter category today, seeking spiritual truth from others instead of consulting the map to true riches which are available to all - God's word, the Bible.
I plan to clip that beach photo to the front of my Bible to remind myself that truly there is "treasure here," if I take the time to dig into what's inside.
Prayer
God of all truth, teach us through your word how to be obedient to your will. We love your law because we love you. Amen.
From: UpperRoom Devotionals - Elaine L. Bridge
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