Shell Seekers sometimes find
treasures on the dry sand out in the open.
Truth Seekers can find truths
that surprise on a first reading of a passage.
Shell Seekers have to wade
into the water at other times.
Shell Seekers may have to
dive under the water to bring up a shell that they have glimpsed from the
surface.
Truth Seekers will take
special time to throw their whole self into the study of a truth that is just
beyond their grasp.
Shell Seekers have found
wonderful shells hidden beneath a stretch of murky, weedy water.
Truth Seekers can’t be afraid
of unclear, vague passages. They keep
looking, and praying, and sifting through the words for treasures.
Shell Seekers often admire
and keep their best finds for themselves.
(“But Mary kept all these
things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19)
Shell Seekers multiply their
enjoyment by sharing many of their shells with others.
Truth Seekers realize that
their understanding is deepened when they share what they are learning with
others.
Whether you ever get the
opportunity to be a shell seeker, anyone can be a truth seeker. God is just waiting to reveal His vast
storehouse of treasures to YOU!
“My son, if thou wilt receive
my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to
understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for
understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid
treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the
knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:1-5
