Shell Seekers


Hebrews 4:12 "For the Word of God is living and active..."

The tide rolled back early that morning. As the waves receded into the deep, they left a fresh array of shells on the newly exposed beach. The display was plentiful, and the "shell seekers" were out in force. These are the people who collect shells; and they were ready to “check out” this new array of shells. They searched the sand...heads bent... looking for new shells to add to their collection. They were intent on the task at hand, and did not let other surrounding events distract them. They would gather their finds in a baggie or pail, and return to their homes after they were satisfied with their finds.

Getting into God’s Word should be just like that for the Christian. We should wake up after a refreshing nights’ sleep and be willing to search the beaches of Gods Word, looking for something new or reinforcement of some previous truths we have gleaned. We should be intent on our quest and not be distracted by phone calls, daily duties or wandering of the mind. We can gather the insights from God and store them in our mind and heart, ready to use them when needed. No, they will not be on display as some shells are on coffee tables or nicnak shelves, but they will be readily seen through the actions of our lives.

It is not always possible for us to go “gathering” early in the morning, but when we are, God’s prizes are there for the taking.

Marion Smith noles65@aol.com

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