Our True Treasure

2 Corinthians 4:7 (TLB) But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us —is held in a perishable container, that is, in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our own.

The story is told of a picture that was purchased for less than $5. Although the portrait was housed in a nice frame, there was nothing extravagant about it to bring any “real” value. But the owner of the picture made an interesting discovery upon opening up the frame. When the portrait was opened, another picture was found inside. When appraised, the hidden portrait was worth millions of dollars. The owner became a millionaire—not based upon the portrait’s external appearance—but because of the unseen portrait on the inside.

There are more than a few Christians who are focused on their public images instead of dealing with the inner man. Our capitalistic society intertwined with our postmodern views on spirituality have caused us to be external in our interpretations of Christianity. When God looks at us, He starts from the inside-out and not the outside-in. The Lord informed the prophet Samuel that, “… ‘the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’”(I Samuel 16:7)



Paul told the church at Corinth that our true treasure is housed in perishable containers (earthen vessels, clay jars…) (II Corinthians 4:7) Always remember that our most valuable asset is that which is inside us.



Let’s Pray: “Father, help us to realize where our true value lies, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”



Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Daily Confession:

Father, I thank You for making me the head and not the tail

Above only and not beneath

The lender and not the borrower

The conqueror and not the conquered



I thank You for giving me all things that pertain unto life and godliness

And for delivering my life from death and destruction

So that I shall live and not die to declare your works



I thank You that no sickness shall live in my body today

For by Your Stripes I'm healed



I confess that I will not be stressed, oppressed, or depressed

Because You're keeping me in perfect peace as my mind is stayed on Thee



I confess that there shall not be any lack in my life today

For my God shall supply all my needs according to His Riches in Glory by Christ Jesus



Thank You that all things are working together for my good

And that You always cause me to triumph



This is the day that you have made

I will rejoice and be glad in it

In Jesus, Name, amen.


Questions-of-the Day

Read Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 11:1, and II Corinthians 4:18. Are there any similarities in these three verses? If so, what are they?