While Craig has been walking the desert, I have had lots of time to think and ponder the things that are around us. I have seen the rush for money all around me; people are working with the hope to get rich, TV is full of “reality” shows like “Gold Rush” and “The Curse of Oak Island”. The underlying theme is always getting more money and getting ahead of the competition, while sinking millions of dollars in to the endeavor.
And while I’ve been wandering around on YouTube, I have watched videos by the GIA on gem mining around the world and have been amazed at the things that people will go through just for the hope of finding that one gem that will get them out of the hell they are living in.
If you know us, then you know that Craig and I are rock people. I think it’s in our DNA. We can’t pass up a good rock without looking at it. I blame it on my Dad who loved to go smash rocks and ponder how they were made. Well, while Craig and his co-workers are walking through the desert they, often come home with stories of the rocks left behind and bring some fun rocks home with them. And in the flesh there is always the hope of that one unreal find that will be worth something.
But this has got me thinking of how well God has always provided for us, through His people and His faithfulness. We have nothing, but God has provided everything we need. This has amplified in my mind the beginning of Proverbs 2, and how finding God is of more value than gold and silver. He is our provider and shield, and He has promised that if we look for Him we will find Him.
Isn’t this amazing, that God would not hide Himself from us and that He would shelter us under His wings? The maker of all things, the One that truly owns everything tells us to look for Him. How much effort do we put in to finding treasure? Are we willing to dig holes, get dirty and crawl on our hands and knees to get earthly treasure? Would we spend all that we have, to get it?
What about a good relationship with God? How much do we spend on that? Do we not have time for the one that will provide ALL our needs? Are we so busy looking for worldly treasure we have missed true wealth?
We can give our whole life for the shadow of gems, gold, silver and money! But anything less than God will leave us empty. It’s time to start looking for the TRUE TREASURE!
(I’ll give you a hint, start by reading your Bible, and the CROSS marks the spot! Good Luck hunting!)
Blessings,
Deborah
Proverbs 2:1-9 (NKJV)
My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
He guards the paths of justice,
And preserves the way of His saints.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
Equity and every good path.