More Precious than Gold

“The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart. They are more precious than gold, than a heap of purest gold; Sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb.” Psalm 19:9-11

In the climax of the 2004 movie, National Treasure, the hero Ben finds a secret opening under a subterranean maze of stairwells. There they find a huge room that went on and on and revealed awesome treasure, so much as to be more than enough to fill several museums. 

Many people when they read the Bible seriously, can feel like Ben and his companions. We can go on a treasure hunt and be rewarded by getting to know Christ, the Word made flesh. Christ and His teachings are more precious than gold. When we ponder the Word, we will find peace even in the midst of turmoil, and joy beyond understanding. 

1 Peter 1:4-9 tells us that our faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. "God has reserved a priceless inheritance for His children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay....So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while."  Father, thank You for our inheritance, gained for us for the immeasurable price of Your Son's blood on the cross!