Infinite Treasure

0:00You're listening to the Experiencing God Day-by-day podcast brought to you by Black and the Ministry's International. April 8th, Infinite Treasure, 2 Corinthians 4 for 7. Now we have this treasure in clay jars so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us. Knowing God and having Him reside within you is a treasure of infinite value. Jesus liked in this value to that of a perfect pearl. The collector would readily sell everything he had in order to possess this one matchless pearl, Matthew 13 verses 45 and 46. Your relationship with God places an immeasurable value on your life. The treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge are available to you through Christ. Colossians 2 verses 2

1:01and 3. His love now fills you. His incomprehensible peace surrounds your heart and mind. Philippians 4 verse 7. When Jesus dwells in your life, everything available to Christ dwells within you. Ephesians 3 verse 19. Paul was comparing our lives with the clay pots commonly used in his day. The contents of the earth and vessels, not the containers themselves, were of great value. The jars would become chipped and broken and would deteriorate over time, but nobody thought of the jar. They were interested in his contents. Paul noted that our greatest possession is that which God has placed within us. When people focus on us, they see a frail, imperfect and deteriorating vessel. Nothing that comes from our flesh is worthy of praise. Our bodies are aging and losing strength. 2 Corinthians 4 verse 16. Only as we allow God to fill us and renew our inner cell, will people see a treasure of immeasurable worth. Don't focus on outward appearances and physical

2:06strength for these to deteriorate. Rather, allow the Holy Spirit to convince you of the infinite treasure that is within you because of God's presence. This podcast is based on the book Experiencing God Day by Day by Henry and Richard Blackaby, published by B&H Publishing Group, Music by Mark Brown.