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Tuesday... There is so much hidden treasure God wants to give.


Proverbs 2:4 (NLT), "Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasure."

Tuesday...  There is so much hidden treasure God wants to give.

I live in the state of Nevada and it is called the Silver State. In the 1800's large silver deposits were discovered, especially the Comstock Lode, which played a major role in Nevada's early growth and economy. People came from all over to search for silver and hopefully grow rich.


Now Solomon, the wisest man and also one of the richest men who ever lived, wrote a big portion of the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament of the Bible. And in Proverbs 2:4 (NLT) he writes, "Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasure." Now he is not talking about silver but about the desire that those who searched for it had and we need to realize there is so much hidden treasure God wants to give to us.

So what is Solomon talking about?

In verses 1-4 he says, "My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasure." So they must be very important and valuable.

Verses 6-8 says, "For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him."

He gives the treasures of wisdom, knowledge, understanding, common sense and he is a shield, and he guards and protects the paths of the just and those who are faithful to him. Yes, there is so much hidden treasure God wants to give.

Verses 6b-8 in The Message says, "God gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. He is a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere. He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones."

The Bible is a tremendous mine to search for God's hidden treasure and the book of Proverbs is a great place to start. Yes, there is so much hidden treasure God wants to give. and will give to us. But we must search for them and seek for them like hidden treasure! Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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