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b'READ: PSALM 119:14; PROVERBS 2:1-5; JAMES 1:5-11\\n\\n\\n\\nHave you ever cleaned out an attic in search of treasure? Like an old baseball card that could be worth a lot of money, found in a dusty old box. Or maybe a precious painting worth millions of dollars under a cobwebby tarp. Or maybe a sentimental letter from a long-gone relative tucked away in a faded envelope. You never know what treasures you might find right under your nose.\\n\\n\\n\\nBut while dusty, valuable treasure is fun to find, all wealth eventually fades. Money and accomplishments are incredibly fleeting and can often puff us up with pride.\\n\\n\\n\\nBy contrast, the riches of God\\u2019s Word are worth far more than money. They contain the greatest treasure\\u2014right under our noses.\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd what is that treasure? The love of God. The hope of Jesus\\u2014and all He\\u2019s done and promises to do. The seduction of greed and power pales in comparison to life with Jesus. Because Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead, everyone who puts their trust in Him is restored to relationship with God. And we have the promise of forever life on the new heavens and earth, where we will be free to love God and others as He intended us to. Even as we wait for Jesus to return and make all things new, we find true community in Jesus\\u2019s family and true purpose in following Him and having meaningful work to do here and now.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe good news of Jesus is true riches\\u2014riches that will never fade and can never be taken away, even in an uncertain and ever-changing world. And God is pleased to give this treasure to us (Luke 12:32). So what are you waiting for? Go on a treasure hunt for Jesus\\u2019s promises today! \\u2022 A. W. Smith\\n\\n\\n\\n\\u2022 What would be your dream treasure to find in a dusty old attic?\\n\\n\\n\\n\\u2022 What are some of your most treasured promises from Jesus? How can remembering these treasures help us avoid the seduction of greed and power?\\n\\n\\n\\n\\u2022 Paul often wrote about the riches of the mystery of Jesus. If you want to dig deeper, read: Romans 11:33; 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:7; 15:51; Ephesians 1:9; 3:2-9; 6:19; Colossians 1:24-29; 2:2; 4:3; 1 Timothy 3:16.\\n\\n\\n\\nThis message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God\\u2019s people. For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. Colossians 1:26-27 (NLT)'