“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” Ephesians 3: 20
Writings from the Global Office Kimberly Hobbs, Author and Founder Delight in Treasure As a child, I remember desperately searching for hidden or lost treasure. In my mind, the treasure resembled beautiful, shiny jewels of various colors nestled within some old rickety treasure box buried somewhere in the dirt. Maybe this treasure would be found alongside a riverbed or in the sand of the beach. In the mind of this child, I always believed I would find a treasure somewhere. As I grew up I loved listening to fables shared by my parents and grandparents. These stories came alive for me and my siblings as we clung to every word believing these stories of hidden treasures were real. All in fun, hidden clues were planted in my mind, leading me to the expectation of an overflowing surprise of dazzling, sparkling wonders of joy. Oh, how I longed to find treasure. These clues would lead me on endless paths, hunting for such things that never truly existed. But, in my mind these jewels were real - a treasure I painted in a mental picture of exquisite beauty that would last for a lifetime. When we humbly bow before God, He gives us real treasures. He also allows us to carry His own treasures, which are very dear to Him. Examples of these treasures are His glory, His power, His Holy Spirit, and His message throughout His Word that we can carry to a lost and dying world. He freely gives His treasures while knowing that we could easily make mistakes, take all the credit, or completely miss the mark with these gems. God knows how imperfect and selfish we can be, but still He entrusts us with His treasures because He loves us. God surrounds us with desirable treasure, leading us on paths of grace and mercy and providing all the supernatural help we can ever need to find it. He leads us on the pathway to eternal treasure that comes by allowing us to join Him in His Kingdom work. What an honor He bestows to those who seek Him and follow Him in obedience to His Word! What a reward He gives us for having the faith and courage to step up and work beside Him. He makes our heart His home if we allow Him inside to live with us. God will reveal His jewels of wisdom and love to you through refining moments just as He has done for me. I have learned this many times over and prayed for His treasure of wisdom, which He speaks of in James 1:5.
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“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5 NIV) I have found my greatest delight is in mining my treasure of Godly wisdom. In the creative process of spiritual truths, I have learned I can encourage, strengthen, and nourish others while inspiring my audience to search for their own delights of His treasure. I have learned through God’s Word which is an overflowing treasure chest of abundant jewels just waiting to be gazed upon when opened by us. I shudder to think of the treasure I would have missed out on if I had never searched, prayed and asked for His Godly wisdom He so generously gives; if I had not opened God’s own treasure chest given to me: the Bible. By humbling myself to God, He poured out His treasure on me generously without finding fault, just as He said He would do. Delight yourself in God’s treasure today. He will give you the desires of your heart. “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he shall give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4 NKJV) Taken from the book “Fuel for Life” Abundant Living through Daily Coaching by Kimberly Ann Hobbs.
Kimberly Hobbs
Founder and Executive Director, Women World Leaders kimberly@womenworldleaders.com
