Possessing Our Possessions

What would you do if someone in whom you had great confidence gave you a map showing the exact location of a buried treasure? What thrills, anticipation, and feverish activity would be aroused in within you! What burning zeal to unearth this treasure would spur you on until the wealth lay at your feet!

Did you know that every one of us has access to a hidden treasure more precious than any earthly storehouse could produce? This treasure is the kingdom of heaven, In it one can find the sparkling jewels of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, Jewels which can make our lives marvelously rich. Yes, within our possession is the map with detailed instructions as to the location of this heavenly treasure. Open you map: the BIBLE. “Seek and ye shall find!” Let us join in this exciting adventure of claiming the treasure for our own!

From the North Main Bulletin Aug 13, 1978