I have a good friend who is a job hunter. He has had so many jobs that I have don't even try to keep track. He has always sought the perfect job those that will satisfy him and provide a good income for his family. I admire that in him for that. For one it takes courage and risks and sometimes-potential employers don’t always understand when looking at his job resume why they might want to hire someone like my friend. And 2 most people give up finding the perfect job just to meet the needs for themselves or their family. He will probably one day find that perfect job because he is relentless in this quest.
He is a treasure hunter and like all treasure hunters they seek what they cannot yet see to fulfill a want or need in their life.
Last night as was rereading Colossians 2, I thought how much the enemy wants to bury Jesus Christ and all He is and stands for from those who haven’t met or haven’t come to know him yet. The enemy wants to hide the truth of Jesus Christ from the world because in him lay hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge and without Jesus Christ people are just lost, unfulfilled, and have no hope or absolutes to build off of.
But a treasure as GREAT as Jesus Christ can never be buried in the soul of the seeker because until that need is met, he/she will seek him until they find him. He/she instinctively knows what exactly meets the requirements of true treasure in their soul. (Romans 1:19)
He/she will have sought long and hard, finding nothing satisfies them and they won’t give up seeking this true treasure (Jesus Christ) until he is found. They know all other ways are sinking sand.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.” (Matthew 11:28)
But those who say they have no need or do not understand what this true treasure is, will be deceived by persuasive arguments, empty philosophy and high sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the evil powers of this world. (Colossians 2)
Jesus says to the Laodicea church that has gone contrary to his will, “You say, 'I am rich. I have everything I want. I don't need a thing!' And you don't realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. 18 I advise you to buy gold from me – gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. And also buy white garments so you will not be shamed by your nakedness. And buy ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. 19 I amthe one who corrects and disciplines everyone I love. Be diligent and turn from your indifference. 20 "Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends.” (Revelation 3:17-20)
Now that is a true friend. A friend that will tell you the truth before it is too late.
Everyone knows there is a God for the bible says “God put this knowledge in their hearts. From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities- his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God.” (Romans 1:20)
Have we not all seen how similar the veins on the backside of a leaf look to the veins that carry the blood in our very own bodies? Have we not felt the wind on our faces but do not see where it goes or comes from? How clear water is but is essential for life? How the rain is carried in the clouds and how it is poured out? Or even how a seed must die to produce new life?
“Yes they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they became utter fools instead.” (Romans 1:21-22)
Seekers of true treasure, is Jesus knocking at your door? If so let him in and find the treasure you have always been seeking.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it. There is no judgment awaiting those who trust him. But those who do not trust him have already been judged for not believing in the only Son of God. Their judgment is based on this fact: They hate the light because they want to sin in the darkness. They stay away from the light for fear their sins will be exposed and they will be punished. But those who do what is right come to the light gladly, so everyone can see that they are doing what God wants.”
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