Richest Trasures

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 13: 44-46

 

God's WORD is FULL of Treasures. Are we LOOKING for them? Would we RECOGNIZE those treasures when we find or stumble upon them? What would our reaction be?

 

LESSON POINT: (Observation) Seeking Eternal Treasures

 

Anyone can look for treasures; one must be OUT in action to get any results. Treasures do not come to you. Before we can enjoy the treasure, we need to find out about it so that we would recognize it.

 

TRUTH: (Application) ~ God's treasures are for His children; young or old.

 

Children must be taught of God's treasures through a regular input of God's WORDS and identification of God's WORKS. But how can they if the adults are not doing the necessary themselves. Many children's BEHAVIORS are CAUGHT when TAUGHT and OBSERVED.

 

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 13:44-46

 

These are simple and few verses which children of God can memorize to keep reminded on looking for treasures from His word.

 

ACTIVITY:

 

Prepare pieces of 'earthly' treasures from magazines such as branded products, beautiful models, dream cars, vacation holidays and desirable clothing, jewelry and houses.

 

Hide these pieces and let the children 'seek the treasure'. Each can only choose one piece. Then, each one can share why they liked that treasure found.

 

Teacher can take the opportunity to correct and guide children's thinking on the earthly treasure while pointing them to the heavenly eternal treasure.

 

I was blest in Kuching with this activity. While some shared 'earthly' joy if they really had the 'treasure' they found on the paper, some were wise to mention that that is not what they desired. For example, one sister shared that though she may like branded products, she will not indulge in them. Another shared that the beautiful model does not reflect the inner beauty one should have with God.

 

We who serve are usually more blessed than those whom we serve.

 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, all my earthly possessions are Your grace to me for You know my needs and wants. Help me to desire more of You than the things of the world. Amen.