I was watching an easy-going murder mystery on the Hallmark Mystery Movie channel the other day. In the story, a young man found a treasure map in something he bought. He decided to search for the treasure. He used Google Earth to find the lake, figured out the clues and rode his bicycle to the spot of the “X.” After getting permission from the property owner, he started to dig, certain he was going to find pirate’s gold.
Of course, there was no pirate’s gold, but he did find something precious to the old man who owned the property, a long-lost memento of his deceased wife and son. “X” did mark the spot for the old man.
For us, our “X” is in the shape of a cross, for it is in Christ that we find all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Col 2:3: “Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” [NIV]
In one sense those treasures are hidden, and we need to search and dig for them by diligently studying our Bibles. In another sense, however, they are readily open and available to us.
God is not seeking to keep His treasures from us. In fact, He has sent His Spirit to encourage and enable us to obtain the wisdom and knowledge of Christ. His Spirit empowers us, but there still must be cooperation and effort on our part.
Father, thank you that in Christ I may find all the wisdom and knowledge I need for life. Give me a great desire to discover the wisdom and knowledge of Christ. Amen.
