The Treasure
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).
Maxine began our Sunday School class by announcing that she had prayed for each of us during week. “God impressed me to pray for each of you with a specific scripture.”
The Treasure. I waited anxiously to receive my scripture as Maxine walked around the classroom, giving each student a small slip of paper. She smiled as I looked up and reached out for my piece. Then, I looked around the room and observed everyone gently unfolding their paper, like priceless treasure maps. Everyone studied their own passage without a sound. So, I bowed my head and read these words in silence, “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him” (Psalm 62:1 NIV).
The Search. As I contemplated the passage, the words seemed to penetrate my heart and my mind. What does this scripture mean? And how does it apply to my life? Then, my thoughts turned to Maxine—the idea that God spoke to someone about me startled me. Does God really speak to people? And if He does, why would He speak to them about me? I’d never experienced that kind of communication with God, although I did desire it. But how can you hear the God of the universe? Does He have an audible voice? And does He require a special connection to hear from him?
The Discovery. Can one simple scripture change a person’s life? Yes. This one passage—given to me on a piece of paper torn out of Maxine’s journal—permeated my mind, my heart, and my soul. This defining moment changed the course of my faith as I began to dig for answers to the mysteries of my life in the Word of God, “…Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).
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Do you have a scripture that God has used to change your life? I look forward to reading your comments.
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What a great reminder of the power of Scripture and of the difference one teacher can make.
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Yes! I'm so grateful for the power of God's Word in my life. And I'm also thankful for the many teachers, like Maxine, who pointed the way for me to seek God and His Word for myself.
BTW, I'll be posting some more posts from BLESSED Journal during the next few weeks, since I'm in the middle of a move. Hope everyone enjoys the reruns!
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