Several years ago, when we lived in Albuquerque, a rich man hid a million dollars somewhere in New Mexico. I guess he published some clues. A large number of people went in search of the treasure. Some spent years trying to find it. If you know anything about New Mexico, you know that it covers a lot of barren land. It was a difficult task, but recently someone found the treasure. I hope he found it worth the effort.
Some people shop the same way. They comb the ads and search the malls for a treasure. They spend a lot of time, money and effort to find just the right thing.
I suppose there are circumstances that make each of these searches worthwhile. However, my guess is that both searches do not satisfy, at least for a long time. God says that there is a search that will satisfy our deepest desires and the satisfaction will last forever. Psalm 34:10 says, “The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. ” God promises to give us every good thing, if we will only seek Him. Psalm 23:1 confirms this promise when it says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” As our Good Shepherd, God takes care of His sheep by providing for every need.
Reluctant Retiree 