From childhood, I have been a mystery lover. I love the idea of treasure maps and solving puzzles. Uncovering and discovering what we previously hidden. It is exactly how I feel about studying and uncovering the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
I once heard a great quote that sums it up:
"The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed; the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed."
I do not know the author, but I love the truth in the quote. It never gets old or boring. I don't have enough room in my margins for the wonders uncovered and noted. The Bible is a history and mystery. It is a wonder and wonderful. You can engage with it in so many ways. It is the "living" Word of God. It is incredible to know that we can hold it in our hands. Still, it is often left unopened.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21
Do we seek out and treasure in the word of God?
I met a friend, Patsy, through Bible Journaling. She is an amazing artist, devotional writer, and deep lover of Christ. She was the first to suggest to me that our Bible is like a castle with many hidden or secret passages just waiting to be discovered. I couldn't agree more.
I was studying Job at the time. The "secret passage" was from Job 16:19 to 1 John 2:21.
"Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and he who testifies for me is on high." -Job 16:19
Our witness before the Father... the One advocating for us... is Jesus.
"My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." -1 John 2:21
Time unfolds and the mystery is revealed. To think that he is our attorney and witness is humbling and awe inspiring. Do you know any public defenders that invite their worst offenders home for dinner and to be part of the family when the verdict of innocence comes in?
Maybe Matlock, and that is on TV not in real life. And, I am not innocent. Yet, His grace and mercy is offered to me daily.
Our hearts follow what we treasure most. It is where we spend our resources and our time. Are we as hungry for his word as we are the next episode of our favorite show to drop?
Today, I am grateful for treasure seeking.
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