This is truly a precious treasure!

I was amazed when I heard that Babe Ruth’s baseball shirt was just sold at auction for over a million dollars! People will pay great money for what they consider to be great treasures. Unfortunately, most of the “so-called” treasures that people run after only have a short-term value. It’s only valuable for maybe several generations. However, God’s treasures are eternal. Psalms 19:10 (TPT) says: “The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why I prize God’s word like others prize the finest gold. Nothing brings the soul such sweetness as seeking his living words.” God’s promises and wisdom are treasures that far surpass the value of any earthly treasure, including gold and silver. Those who love, value and seek His truth find that they bring sweetness to the soul. Another translation says that His words are like honey and the honeycomb (NKJV). Many of those who have earthly treasures still do not have any peace and joy in their hearts as these treasures cannot give peace and joy. But those who seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness have access to the peace that passes understanding and the joy of the Lord, which is our strength! And as we seek His Kingdom first, God promises to “add” all of the other earthly needs to them (Matthew 6:33). What is the treasure that your heart longs for?

Psalms 19:10 (TPT) “The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why I prize God’s word like others prize the finest gold. Nothing brings the soul such sweetness as seeking his living words.”

This will defend you like nothing else can!

The word defense means: capability of resisting attack; means or method of defending or protecting oneself, one’s team, or another. Defense therefore is an extremely important capability. Ecclesiastes 7:12 says: “For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.” So when it comes to defense, both money and wisdom are strategic elements to effective defense. Our nation regularly buys amazing, fully loaded fighter planes and battle cruisers to protect its borders. They cost hundreds of millions of dollars, but it’s a worthwhile investment. Wisdom also protects us from committing stupid acts that can hurt us or get us killed. . Wisdom can also get us out of dangerous situations. Ephesians 6 speaks of the armor of God. Most all of the armor is defensive in nature (soldier’s armor), but one element is for attack purposes, and that is the sword of the spirit. Think about it….that is the word of God which is the wisdom of God. His wisdom can protect us, but it will also give life eternal to those who believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ! If I had to pick one, I’d go with wisdom each and every time, because if you have wisdom, you can always acquire money, but many who have money, lack the kind of wisdom that will give them life eternal. What is your priority?

Ecclesiastes 7:12 “For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense,
But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.”