Something caught her eye—something shiny, shimmered in the sunlight. Walking to my car we both gasped at the treasure lying on the pavement by my passenger door.
“Did you lose this?” she asked.
My wishful response was “No, but maybe it was meant for me
to find.” Quickly, I picked up the bracelet and marveled at its beauty. It was a Pandora design and the central charm was beautifully crafted in an intertwined ball of silvery threads.
Out of curiosity, I went to the Pandora website and discovered one charm in its likeness. It represented friendship. My friend thought the charm represented “marriage is forever.” Either way, I was perfectly satisfied with the find and wanted to create a reason to keep it.
The worldly saying crept through my mind—FINDERS KEEPERS,
LOSERS WEEPERS. But, could I really wear
a bracelet knowing it was bought for someone else, I momentarily wished were me?
It occurred to me that Jesus would never have used these
words to make a decision about keeping the bracelet. These words revealed a
worldly perspective and not heavenly wisdom.
Then, I recalled Proverbs 8:10—choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice
gold.
It was then that it became easy to make my decision—I took
the bracelet to the lost and found at my church.Doing what is right in the eyes of my Lord, had a purifying effect on my spirit. The wisdom and guidance given to me by the Holy Spirit are eternal treasures found in heaven’s heart.
Eureka Lord! My
treasures are not silvery, tangible things, but are, the indwelling of Your
spirit directing me.
2015 © Kimberly Clayton 
1 comment:
Hi, Kim. I have a tiny girls bracelet I found while we were camping a few years ago. As campers come and go on a daily basis, I felt sure that the camper of the little girls bracelet would never be found, so I kept it. But, I have wondered over the years about the little girl who lost it and wished I could have found her. I still have the bracelet in my jewel case. It's silver with turquoise designs on it, a typical Indian design. Someday I may give it to a favorite niece to wear. In the meantime, I pray that God blesses the child who lost it and will also bless the little girl that will wear it someday.
Evelyn
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