On this special occasion, I thought, I’ll get out my locket and wear it for my birthday. After all, it was a treasure to share.
The locket was a small vintage piece—plain gold on a simple gold chain. This little treasure was a gift from my dear cousin several years ago and meant more to me with each passing year.
In the 1950s, my mother had given it to her favorite and only niece when my cousin was a young girl. When opened, it had a picture of mom on one side and my dad on the other. My cousin, in turn, passed it on to me. I didn’t know the locket existed, so I was sweetly surprised.
Now, the locket holds a special place in my heart as an heirloom that reflects family, history, love, sharing, and fond memories. I plan to pass it on to future generations to share, remember, and enjoy.
No matter what treasures we accumulate or hold dear, none can compare to our treasure in Jesus. He’s the greatest gift of all, the Glory of heaven.
We don’t have to hide this precious gem, store it away, or protect it. God wants us to share His gift. We can open our hearts and hands and give this most wonderful treasure to the world. Letting our family, friends, and neighbors experience and possess the love of God and hope of heaven is a gift to enjoy that they, too, can pass along to others.
Through faith in Jesus, we have eternal life. Our home will be in heaven with the Lord. We won’t need antiques, collectibles, valuables, trophies, or riches. We will worship and sing praises to Him forever.
While we may lose our earthly family treasures over time, the family treasure we receive from God is eternal and will last forever.
What is your greatest treasure, and how can you share it?
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Karen Huffaker is now a breakthrough freelance Christian writer after working many years writing and editing in the corporate/legal world. She has taught children’s Sunday school and single mom’s Bible studies and written poetry. She is from the deep South and loves reading Christian books, devotionals, genealogy adventures, fishing, and all things family. She is also passionate about her grandchildren’s sporting events.