Have you had your JOY
JUICE today? Some special flavors of
“joy” are hidden in the truths of scripture.
Almost everybody gets excited about going on a
treasure hunt! Children and teenagers love the thrill of a scavenger
hunt…especially if there is a reward at the end. Many adults enjoy panning for
gold or seeking lost treasure in the ocean or in some other desolate
place.
You may
remember the news story about the multimillionaire art collector, Forrest Fenn
from New Mexico
who hid a treasure chest worth millions that he would give to the person who
could find it first. The hunt has been ongoing since 2010 with many seekers
examining the clues and searching diligently, but no one yet has found the
treasure. A website was created for those who are interested in the “chase” and
a book was written with more detailed clues.
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Why are
we so drawn to the “treasures of earth” when the treasures of heaven are so
much more valuable?! In Isaiah 45:3
(NIV) we read this truth:
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”I will give you hidden treasures, riches
stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of
Israel, who summons you by name.”
These are the kinds of “hidden
treasures” that we need to be seeking after.
When we walk in the path God has prepared for us and we are diligent
in seeking His purpose, He will show us the hidden treasures He has stored
for us in those “secret places”.
I'd like to invite you on a treasure hunt….one that
promises JOY as He summons us by name!
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