When you think of treasures what comes to mind? I think treasures can mean different things to each of us. One might have a box of jewelry or gems from a loved one that they treasure. A piece of furniture that belonged to someone in our lives may hold a special place in our hearts. I have lots of treasures like dishes that remind me of my grandmother Ruth and her Bible that is taped with duct tape to hold it together. A purple rock sits in my jewelry box. It is a treasure to me because someone gave it to me to remind of where I'd been and where I was going when I was going thru a very dark time in my life. There is a box under my bed. It is filled with cards from my children, husband, family and friends throughout the years. I have a red chair that belonged to my mother-in-law that I love to sit in to read and crochet or knit. When I want solitude I often sit in that chair and just be still.
This morning as I began my time of Bible reading I stumbled upon a very special and new treasure. As I began my daily Bible reading, I wanted a different translation so I went to my bookcase and pulled out the Bible that belonged to my father. Just holding that Bible with it's worn and tattered cover and pages filled with highlights and notes filled me with emotion.. Tears flowed down my face as I opened those pages. As I scanned thru it I came across a note I will treasure until the day I die. My father had underlined Philippians 1:3 that says " I thank God every time I remember you" and beside it he'd written Carolyn Joy. An arrow was drawn from my name to the top of the page with Psalm 37:3 written there. I scanned back to that verse to find "Trust in the Lord and do good" underlined.
What a treasure to find that my earthly father loved me so much he'd written my name along side words written to me from my Heavenly Father!
