Romans 15:4

A treasure hunter in Florida searched for 16 years for a Spanish galleon that sank in 1622 with a cargo of precious metal. In 1985 the ship was located, and 40 million dollars worth of gold and silver were salvaged. The approximate location of the ship was determined by searching ancient records.

The Word of God contains great spiritual treasures. These, declares the psalmist, "are more precious than gold, than much pure gold" (Psalm 19:10). The wisdom of the Holy Scriptures, which make us wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus, "cannot be bought with the finest gold" (Job 28:15) says Job. The Word of God exceeds every earthly treasure, for only it can comfort people when they, just like Job, have experienced trouble and heavy losses. Only God’s Word enables a person to say: "I know that my Redeemer lives" (Job 19:25).

Indeed, the Holy Scriptures hold treasures to make us rich and strengthen us spiritually, but how do they come into our possession? The answer is to search the Scriptures. When we read, study, discuss and apply the truths of God's Word, "through endurance and the encouragement of Scriptures...we have hope." Our growth in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ comes by hearing and reading God's written Word. Then like the man who discovered treasures in a Spanish galleon, we too will discover precious treasure - most importantly our Highest Good, and he is Jesus Christ our Savior!