Look Inside the Treasure Chest

March 2, 2010 12:20 PM

Posted By Pastor Ron

Proverbs 2:1-4

Verse 1, My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you,

When a treasure hunter starts out on the journey the first thing needed is the map that leads to the treasure. They are inclined to put attention to the details of the map. Once they have studied the map the journey to find the treasure begins. And if one will apply themselves to follow the map very likely they will find the treasure. However it is not guaranteed.

The believer in Christ is on a treasure hunt, our journey in life. This is a true treasure hunt and the promise to find the treasure is guaranteed. However there are some things we must apply in our lives. First we must receive the map. To receive is to clinch, grasp and hold firmly God’s Word. Cling to His Word and never let go. In a football game a wide receiver will run out among the other teams defenders, who by the way are to stop or slow down the receiver’s progress, while the receiver has one objective, catch the ball and run towards the goal line. If he misses the pass, drops it or it is deflected by a defender he does not receive the ball, and his progress is stopped. The Bible says if we just receive; make the catch then our journey to find the treasure will be clear. The treasure I am referring too is the ability for you and I to think highly to value God’s Word the only map that will lead to prosperity as we journey through life. Think always about what the Lord has for us, receive it don’t try and deny it or make it say something you want it to say, just catch it. It is the Basic instruction before leaving earth.

The value of the Word of God, the treasure of His Words, we find wisdom, how to live a Godly life in this ungodly world. It will give us the ability to apply our heart to truly understand love and how to live in peace to forgive and forget and a desire to serve. It teaches discernment, the ability to make good decisions that please our Father. When we please the Lord then we understand the treasures He has for us today and yes even the treasures for tomorrow. By the way we will also understand there are many hidden treasures that God will reveal when He is ready.

What we must do is simply receive the Word, clinch it, cling to it, catch it, and treasure His commands. The commands are found in His Word. Not a bunch of words what not to do, it is a treasured love letter from the Father to His children. If you love Me then keep My Word. Do you know who wrote those words? Jesus Christ. Are you one of His? Only His children will seek from Him through His Word the truth how to understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of who God is.

If you do not attend a Bible believing Bible teaching church find one and get ready to catch the ball, His Word, treasure the Word it is the commands of God our Father, then run towards the goal line. The treasure chest is the Bible, look inside to see the value right before your eyes.