Treasures

I felt drawn to my place of solitude this morning.....it was a cool morning with the fresh fragrance from the rain wafting through the area. I began to walk to my favorite place and as I arrived a large storm cloud came up. There I was standing on the rock in the midst of the storm getting drenched. I found a small plant on the shoreline to crouch beneath to somewhat protect me. While taking shelter under the plant, I found a beautiful shell. It was of medium size but definitely a keeper....one to add to my collection. As the rain let up, I came out and continued to the point of destination....my point between the lighthouses. As I sat and began my praising and listening to the Holy Spirit...I put my hands in the receiving position, carefully holding on to my treasure so I didn't lose it. Very clearly God gently "you cannot receive fully while you are still clinging to your treasure...give it to me..throw it in the deep water." I must tell you, I was a little put out as this one was a really good treasure and I had been looking for one like it. The Spirit said to me "I have much bigger and more beautiful treasures for you if you will just stop clinging to this one. Get rid of it, open up and receive fully"
Well let me tell you, I tossed that baby into the deep, held out both hands toward God and received that offer! I came back to the house empty handed but overflowing with God's immeasurable blessing!

I don't know, but maybe this is for someone else too today, because he told me to share it. Will you join me to receive the bigger treasure of his Presence...it is the greatest treasure of all.