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Hidden Treasure

 People go to the beach for different reasons. Whether you are fishing, sunning, or like me collecting shells, there is just something special about the restful sound of the waves. In the above picture, my mom was digging deep to find those beautiful hidden shells. Although you can find some pretty shells on top of the sand, it is the concealed ones that bring the most satisfaction. Most of us invest hours in hobbies or recreation that bring us amusement, contentment, or joy. Have you noticed that those emotions are always fleeting?

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy, over it, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” Matthew 13:44. There is so much we can learn from this one verse. Today though, I want you to just think about where you are investing yourself. For years, I went on a hunt for joy. I finally found that my joy was in the moments of obedience to God. My joy could be in teaching a class, or my joy was just found in simply reaching a box that was too high for someone in the store. The moment you discover that your treasure is God in your life, it becomes easy to invest in the mystery of God. Yes, our faith does not allow us to know what tomorrow may bring, but I am confident with God, it will have value. These times require us to dig deep!



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