“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts.” Jer 15:16
God’s word is a storehouse of life-changing gems: promises that revive weary souls, truths that set us free, and wisdom that guides our every step. On Sunday, one of our family members highlighted this beautifully. She wanted to ask a question but began with the profound statement, “You know, there are some gems in the Word of God! It’s like finding a treasure.”
Job declared, “I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food” Job 23:12. This is no ordinary treasure; it is the bread of life—more essential than our daily meals. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
David said, “I rejoice at your word as one who finds great treasure.” This joy comes when the Holy Spirit illuminates the golden rhema within the scriptures. Hidden within the pages of the Bible are answers to life’s deepest questions, peace for troubled hearts, and strength for our battles. But we must dig! We must open our hearts, meditate on the Word, and seek the Lord’s guidance to understand its depths. Just as treasure is rarely found lying on the surface, the rich truths and revelations in God’s Word often require diligent seeking and deep meditation.
The Bible says: “If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God” Prov 2:4-5.
The treasure in God’s word is eternal. It never fades, rusts, or loses value. It sustains us in trials, comforts us in sorrow, and equips us to fulfil our calling. Today, let us recommit ourselves to mining the treasures of God’s Word with passion, enthusiasm, and faith. As we do, we will discover that the riches of His Word are beyond anything this world could ever offer.
Rhema is the spoken or revealed Word of God—a specific message given to an individual by the Holy Spirit in a particular moment or situation. And it doesn’t often come through casual scanning of the Bible. When we are captivated by a truth we discover, we are invited to seek divine revelation for its application in our lives.
Just as the burning bush was not consumed (Exo 3:2-3), when our hearts are warmed and the word burns within us (Luke 24:32), it becomes an invitation to rhema. Don’t stop when your inquisitive mind asks questions about a verse or passage of the scripture you’ve just read. Meditate diligently on it, and you will uncover treasure.
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter” Prov 25:2
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