COLOSSIANS 2:3

“in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

One of the few television shows that I really like to watch is Duck Dynasty’s treasure hunting show. In these episodes the DD bunch search and try to locate buried treasures in some of the most interesting locations. Of course, with Si Robertson there is always going to be a little humor. But these guys are serious about digging for treasure.

Are you serious about finding the treasure Christ has for every believer? Paul tells us that “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” are there for you. You must know Christ. He must live in and through you through the Holy Spirit. What a great promise! Let’s take a look at this.

APPLICATION

The English translation is a little misleading here. The phrase “are hidden” is really an adjective describing the wisdom and knowledge. So, you can translate this as, “in whom are all the treasures of hidden wisdom and hidden knowledge.” That does not change the fact that these are in Christ.

The word “treasures” is the Greek word thésauros. Does that look familiar? It is where we get our word “thesaurus.” It refers to a storehouse of treasures, not just one piece. Christ holds all the treasure related to wisdom and knowledge. No other source is as pure and perfect. We can always trust His treasure. It is inexhaustible.

Don’t try to build up treasures here on earth where rust and moth destroy. Any treasure the Duck Dynasty guys find will one day pass away. But the treasures we have in Christ will last for eternity. That’s worth digging for. Amen?

Father, show me the hidden treasures in Jesus today.