Treasure in your sack!



‘'Don’t be afraid, your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks…’’
Gen 43:2



Treasures are hidden in most unlikely places, in earthen vessels like you and I. Some treasures are buried in the sea floor and meters beneath the earth. Some have been discovered accidentally and some intentionally. Until discovered, no one can claim the benefits from it’s huge potentials, none can trade with it for profit.  To everyone, an amount of treasure is given with which to beautify the world and leave indelible marks in the sands of time. People migrate from one continent to another in search of grains and silver – better job openings and placement, educational qualifications, food, business ventures and opportunities in various spheres of life.


Joseph’s brothers were filled with fear when they discovered the Egyptians had sold grains to them and their silver was somewhat still left in their sack. But they were reassured thus…‘‘ Don’t be afraid, your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks...’’


All that you need to succeed in life is not more than grain and silver and you came loaded with it already! Isn’t that wonderful? I read somewhere that more than half of the world’s food energy comes from varieties of three mega crops (which are incidentally grains) - rice, maize, and wheat. Other grain crops include millet, oat, barley, rye, sorghum and grain products like breakfast cereals, oatmeal, pasta, bread, tortillas, grits etc. top the list of food commonly seen on dining tables across the world. ‘Grain’ nourishes your body and can be traded with. Silver on the other hand is your passport to trade globally and be wealthy. Your skill is your silver likewise the opportunities you have today. The value you add to things will determine the amount of ‘silver’ you will get out of it. Be intentional about unearthing and emptying your sack of treasure. Remember that servant who buried his talent in the bible? His intention was to safe guard it but he lost all eventually. The other two servants put theirs to good use and they gained more. They gained more silver. Silver begets silver. They gained their master’s trust to handle more. They gained respect from other servants. Their status became elevated. They started ‘trending’ if you wish. Let your treasure be your gift to the world this valentine season.


Don’t be afraid, your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sack. This treasure is your game changer.

 

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