The Treasury

What fun it is to watch the Grands learn new things.  Our Ella-girl is learning to read; she began with short simple words then putting words together, she is now reading complete sentences.  When we read God’s Word – and I trust you do this regularly – we must approach this reading with an open heart and mind.  The psalmist wrote, “Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statues, and I shall observe it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law and keep it with all my heart.” (Psalm 119:13-14). I suppose everyone does a little reading-for-pleasure – reading that falls into the category of entertainment.  While we certainly should delight and joy in reading God’s Word, it is not mindless reading.  Rather, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).  Once read, these words of Truth become Treasure within us serving divine purpose: “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11, NASB).  I wonder just how rich the deposits of Treasure are in the heart of the average Believer.  Let me encourage you to read-to-learn of God’s Truth.  Do so regularly.  Begin today to build the Treasury of His Truth in your heart.  The measure of return on each deposit is … truly immeasurable!