The Most Valuable Treasure

Week 5: The Word of God

The most valuable buried treasure is the words of God you hide in your heart.
Psalm 119: 11, Proverbs 2

Daddy prayed and read his Bible every night. This was not a one minute, one page devotional time. This was an extended period of time spent kneeling beside the bed and sitting up in the bed to hear from God. He sought God’s wisdom as hidden treasure. His example was a secret map he shared with us, his children. He told us to study this map every night as we were commanded to read our Bible and say our prayers before we went to sleep.

Why are the words of God so valuable? The Psalmist asks, “How can a young man keep his way pure? [He does it] by living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you (Psalm 119: 9-11).

Notice the two big reasons God’s word is so valuable: it keeps us from sinning and it instructs our living. “The Holy Spirit and the Scriptures are equal partners in the work of revelation”, Rick Bonfim says, “If you know the scripture you are already halfway to where you need to be.” How far along are you? How are the words of God adding value to your life?