Treasure

 

2 Corinthians 4:6-7  "For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."

The imagery of this scripture in my mind is beautiful. God has given us (jars of clay) His light. God loves us so much he has given us the best treasure. Earthly treasure rusts and fades away. But, God's treasure is precious, eternal. 

When we acquire this treasure we need to share it with others. God's light is to be seen through us, we should be like a beacon. A beacon that draws people in, so that they will experience the love of God; that pours out from us by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Sometimes, as humans its easy to get caught up in our emotions. We will have confrontations with other people who will try to extinguish the light shining in us. We need to be careful to not allow that to happen, because that is exactly what the devil would love to do to us. 

Ephesians 4:26-27 "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."

There are many treasures that God has given to us to enjoy here on earth. Don't put your trust and hope in earthly treasures, where moth and rust can destroy. Seek the most precious, eternal treasure, that we have in Jesus Christ. 

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasure in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also."