The Reality of Reality Show Treasure Hunting!

     Have you noticed the overabundance of television shows lately that are geared towards treasure hunting? It seems whoever is doing the hunting almost always finds something of great value in some forgotten storage locker, an attic, or a yard sale. Of  course, the reality wouldn't make the cut - who wants to watch someone poke around in junk for an hour and return home empty-handed? And dirty...

    The truth is you may stumble on something of exceptional value now and then - and that keeps you hunting! But many times all I've brought home is myself...and dirt!

A pair of Victorian pin brooches in silver with peacock feather inlay - a reason to keep hunting!

     It's not surprising that many enjoy these television shows, who doesn't love a good buried treasure story? And it can happen - somewhere there may be a priceless bracelet waiting to be dug up, or at least a really beautiful one like my Dad unearthed recently!

     Always, though, Jesus Christ is the greatest treasure in my life! 

     I've heard other television programs that talk about Jesus. They make it sound like following Him is a guarantee of:

• Health
• Prosperity
• A life free of trouble
• Happiness
• A get out of jail free card

     The truth is a lot different. Jesus didn't promise us any of those things if we believe in Him. That could be why some don't believe in Christ, the same disappointment  treasure hunters feel when they discover there isn't a safe full of gold in every storage locker, has filled their hearts when Jesus wasn't the quick fix from life's trouble that they were hoping for. 

     The treasure Jesus did promise, however, is sufficient to fill all our needs. He told us:

• He gives us life - everlasting! "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life..." John 3:36
• He gives us joy - even in the midst of life's trials! "...Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3
• We can't be separated from His love! "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?...For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:35a, 38-39

     It is fun to watch the treasure hunting shows on television! If you want to find your own riches, though, you will have to turn off the television and start searching!

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