Hidden treasures

Several years ago, officials in St. Cloud, Fla., found a large pickle jar full of old coins inside the walls of a bungalow which was in the process of being torn down. 

There were about 2,000 coins dating from 1917 that were found inside those walls. They were believed to be hidden by someone during the Great Depression. 

The house was sold because the homeowner failed to pay code-endorsement penalties. In fact, the previous owner had lived in the house for months without any water or electricity. 

There were 861 half dollars, 1,016 quarters, 202 dimes, and three nickles that were in the jar. The weight alone in silver was worth nearly $10,000. The value of the coins as collector items were to be determined. The hidden treasure, unused, was no help. A former Walt Disney World employee bought the place for $39,900.

We teach our children the song, “This Little Light Of Mine. I’m going to let it shine.”

The song says, this little light of mine. I’m going to let it shine. Hide it under a bushel? NO! I’m going to let it shine. 

How many of us are hiding treasures within ourselves? The Lord gives all of us talents. Are we hiding those talents or are we using them to bring glory and honor to God? 

Are we sharing the Gospel of Jesus or are we hiding it under a bushel?