Do we treasure God’s Word?

David, the psalm writer, said to God, “Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee.” (Psalm 119:11)

David was a very rich king, yet he made clear what he thought was the most important treasure in his life, the Word of God.  To him, God’s Word was worth more than thousands of gold and silver.  Do you treasure the Word of God like David did?   

When we treasure something we take ownership of it, we say IT’S MINE!  We take very good care of it, protect it, and we keep it in a safe place where nothing can happen to it.  2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves…”

This should be your attitude as a child of God.  God’s Word should be the thing you treasure and prize the most in life.  When you have God’s Word you have everything, for every good thing in life was made by God through the Word.  That’s why I tell people that everything they’ll ever need in their life is wrapped up in the Word!  If you’re rich in all the World’s goods and currencies but not rich in the Word of God, you really don’t have anything.

That’s why the Spirit of God, through the Apostle Paul said, “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you…” (Colossians 3:16)  If you must be rich in anything, let it be the Word of God.  Seek it as a man seeks a treasure, for it is the greatest treasure in the whole world.  Consume the scriptures. Never miss meetings where the truth of God’s Word is taught.

When you make God’s Word the number one treasure in your life, the good things of life that other men chase after will of necessity come to you.  Hear the word of Solomon, David’s son, “How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.” (Proverbs 16:16)  David, his father, also said, “Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yes, above fine gold.” (Psalm 119:127)  These men knew the value and power of every word that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord.

My message to you today is this, make the Word of God your greatest treasure; give it the attention and reverence it deserves by doing what it says!  Treasure God’s Word more than your food, more than all the riches of this world, yes, more than life itself!

God’s promises are for you.  Search your Bible daily, and as you draw closer to God, thank Him for the many great and priceless treasures, including God’s very Truth.  He wants you to have it now, and in Tomorrow’s World.