Tapping the treasure

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. — Psalm 119:18

Stephen May discovered a treasure while teaching literature at the University of Northern Colorado. In the library, he found 150 boxes of letters, manuscripts, journals, outlines, and notes given to the school by James A. Michener.

Surprisingly, no one was using those materials to write a biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, known for his historical novels. After years of research and writing, May produced a new account of the life of Michener from that great treasure.

Each day, you and I are writing the story of our lives by what we say and do. Are we using the great, but often neglected, wealth of the Bible? The psalmist wrote: “I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches . . . Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law” (Ps. 119:14, 18).

The Bible is the written record through which we get to know Jesus Christ, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3). Its nuggets of truth are available to us all.

A life well-lived is directly related to a Bible well-read. As we live out our life story, let’s be sure to tap the treasure of God’s Word every day. — David McCasland

My Bible to me is a treasure house,

Where I can always find

Whatever I need from day to day

For heart and soul and mind. — Anon

 
READ:  Psalm  119:14-24

 The Bible’s treasures are found by those who dig for them.