Adventures on the dusty road with Jesus involves treasures in heaven.

Beloved, do you love the Lord your God with all your heart and your soul and with all your mind?

Oh, how the week passes quickly. How can it be Thursday already?

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate, a time to honor our veterans. My dad served in World War II, and my brother Dale served in Vietnam. My dad is in heaven, and my brother is in Monroe, Washington. Although Dale suffers from his time in Vietnam, you would never know this; he is an amazing man. While he could, he served as a Chaplain to the military.

In the last two weeks, on my dusty road with Jesus, I met some amazing patients at the hospital, including one sweet lady. We spent time listening to praise music. My weekends are very busy. Truly, I enjoy my job as a hospital case manager. Additionally, I met with my two friends for lunch. We refreshed our bathroom by buying new rugs and a shower curtain. However, now I am going to have to buy some new towels.

While at lunch, my friend Karen gave me some of her poems, and I asked her if I could share a few. Here is the first one.

“JESUS, THE TREASURE”

Karen L. Clark

 

Lay not your treasures

Upon the earth

Seek after the Lord

Far more is He Worth!

 

Cry not for clothes

Or power or might

But cry out to God

To give you His life

 

Seek after His love

And His tender caress

Gentle, you’ll find

His love when expressed

 

Better than diamonds

Or silver or pearls

More precious that gold

His Kingdom, His World

 

Nothing more precious

On earth can you hold

Than the sweet love of Jesus

Our God has foretold

 

So worry not, about

Things in this world

But seek after Jesus

The largest of pearls!

 

A pearl in an oyster

To some, hidden away

One day it will open

And all will obey

 

He is coming, He is near

Oh, children of God

A treasure for you

To receive in a nod

 

So think not of wealth

Or of other such gains

For only through Jesus

Heavenly treasures are obtained

 

Jesus, the Treasure

Far above all we know

The King of all Kings

Such love does He show

 

The diamond of life

Jesus, God’s Son

As you look upon Him

Your salvation is won.

posted by permission of Karen L. Clark

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. ²⁰ But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ²¹ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6: 19-21. 

Sweet friend, such a powerful poem based on scripture. Often, writing scripture leads to prayer. My sweet friend Karen and I met in Bible Study Fellowship. I had moved from California to Missouri and was in need of local friends, so I returned to BSF. Judy our discussion leader and out lasting friendships formed. Next year we will study Revelation. I asked the question if you love God–where is your treasure?

My treasures are my salvation and my love of God, the Word of God, my family, my friends, my fur baby, and you.

What are your treasures?