LOST SILVER!
Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
I just read two articles that peaked my interest. They both concerned finds of sunken silver on ships that were sunk long ago. Last month an announcement was made of a discovery of the British steam ship Gairsoppa off Ireland and its cargo of 240 tons of silver has an estimated worth of over $200 million dollars. This ship was torpedoed in 1941.
Now a new discovery in the North Atlantic is of the British steam ship Mantola that was torpedoed in 1917. It was carrying 20 tons of silver worth $18 million dollars in today’s economy. In just over a month these two discoveries have resulted in a true treasure trove that will benefit both the discovery team as well as the British government.
The day and age we live in is undergoing such financial upheaval that governments are making agreements with these underwater search teams to find treasure that will help ease their financial situation.
As I meditate on the millions of dollars that remained on the bottom of the ocean for so many decades, I could not help but make a spiritual application. The treasures of this world may seem worth so much in today’s economy, but with eternity in view, they hold no value at all. I have just one question for each of us: Where is our treasure?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil
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