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Infinite Treasure!!!

Knowing God and having Him reside within you is a treasure of infinite value. Jesus likened this value to that of a perfect pearl. The collector would readily sell everything he had in order to possess this one matchless pearl. Did you know that your relationship with God places an immeasurable value on your life? The treasures of God's wisdom ad knowledge are available to us through Christ. His love now fills us. His incomprehensible peace surrounds our hearts and minds. When Jesus dwells in our life, everything available to Christ dwells within us.

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us." 2 Corinthians 4:7

I believe that Paul was comparing our lives with the clay pots commonly used in his day. The contents of the earthen vessels, not the containers themselves, were of great value. The jars would become chipped or broken and would deteriorate over time, but nobody thought of the jar--they were interested in its contents. Paul noted that our great possession is that which God has placed within us. When people focus on us they see a frail, imperfect, and deteriorating vessel. Nothing that comes from our flesh is worthy of praise. Our bodies are aging and losing strength. Only as we allow God to fill us and renew our inner self will people see a treasure of immeasurable worth.

Don't focus on outward appearances and physical strength of yourself or others, for these deteriorate. Instead, allow the Holy Spirit to convince you of the infinite treasure that is within you and others because of God's presence.

May God richly bless you today!! H Trent!

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