Tapping the treasure
Stephen May discovered a treasure while teaching literature at the
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
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