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THE HIDDEN TREASURES
“The kingdom
of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone
found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has
and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a
merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great
value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.”
One of the greatest gifts of getting older
is developing a stronger knowledge of what really matters in
life. If you are a Christian, it is a time when you are blessed
with an even greater faith in God and in the gift of love he has
given us.
The tradition at Reformation Lutheran
Church has been to write the Lenten devotionals at Christmas
time. There is some irony in writing about Lent at the time of
Christ’s birth. The true meaning of Christmas often gets lost in
the marketing and materialism of Christmas. We are bombarded
with messages about what we should want and what we need to
achieve happiness.
As you grow older, your wants are fewer.
Time with family and friends is the most important gift. Your
longing at Christmas is for the sacred. You understand the
greatest treasure in life is the belief in and love for Christ
and the knowledge that his birth assures us of eternal life. All
we have to do is accept this greatest of gifts.
The complications of life often blur the
true meaning of life. Material things pass away and personal
glory fades. The one truth in life is that God is with us. He
sent his Son to die for us. My prayer for you this Lenten
season is that you stop and take time to feel the presence of
God.
Thank you, God, for sending your Son to
die for our sins. Help us to trust and obey you. Thank you for
the assurance of eternal life with you. Amen
Judy McDiffett
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