Daily Devotional for January 8, 2017
Safe Treasure
“Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin.” Madison read the clue aloud as Jane carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa’s next clue.
That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game—clues that would lead them to a treasure. He handed them the first clue after breakfast and the girls had been all around the farm, tracking down clues.
At last, next to a tree behind the barn, the last one was found. Time to dig! Eyes shining, Madison and Jane shoveled fresh dirt aside and made guesses about what Grandpa might have hidden.
“Pirates’ gold!” said Madison. Jane hoped for dolls. Finally they unearthed a sturdy cardboard box. Madison pulled off the top to reveal another note, this one covered in cake crumbs. My dear girls, this cake was too delicious to bury. Please forgive me for eating it. Love, Grandpa.
Jane tossed her trowel on the ground angrily, but Madison reassured her. “You know Grandpa. He didn’t eat the cake, at least not all of it. He’s only teasing.”
Suddenly they heard Grandpa’s voice calling them from the porch. Jane took off running, with Madison close behind. On the porch table, a feast was laid out: chocolate cake, milk, and blueberries. And Grandpa was there, chuckling at his own joke.
“I knew you would have treasure for us!” Madison said confidently. “But Jane was mad when she saw that empty box.”
Grandpa got up and hugged Jane close. “I was teasing you,” he admitted, “but I also wanted that box to be a picture for you, a way to see that the treasures of this life are never truly safe. Whatever we value here on earth can be destroyed or lost.”
“Or eaten!” added Jane.
Grandpa laughed. “Right. But when you turn to Jesus, your greatest treasure is no longer here on earth. It is kept safe in heaven by God himself, and no one can take it away.”
“What is it?” Madison asked. “Rubies?”
“Something more precious than jewels. God keeps your very life safe and promises that you’ll spend eternity with Him. You become His child, and no one can take you out of His hand.” – Lisa Nagel
How about you?
Have you ever valued something that was later damaged or taken? A bike? A favorite toy? Maybe even a beloved pet? The things we treasure on earth don’t last. But when you trust in Jesus and believe He died and rose again to save you from sin, God holds on to your very life—the salvation of your soul. Hide your future in Jesus!
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