“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14.

The familiar gospel song by Kirk Franklin & the Family entitled Silver and Gold shares the heartfelt truth that having Jesus is worth far more than this world can offer… He alone is the Savior who holds my soul! “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14.

What is it that you are searching to obtain today-the bible admonishes us that the things of this world will one day fade away, but we should seek for those things that have eternal value in the Heavens; and that begins with knowing the Savior of the world-“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12. 

The greatest acclamation is to be a child of the One who gives to us abundant life- Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God; I ask you again, what are you praying for, is it the perfect job, mate, home, car, family, financial plan to make this life easier, or more fulfilling- all of these things are well in their own perspective, but the only true fulfillment comes from the outpouring of unconditional love, amazing grace, and tender mercies that comes from the Creator and Savior of our souls- “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” Matthew 6:19-20.

My friends, as the song goes…there is no fame or fortune, nor riches untold… I’d rather have Jesus than silver and gold…the things of this world will fail to hold you in the midnight hour, when no help can be found…or heal your body when you’re racking with pain, comfort your heart when it is shattered to pieces, but Jesus is the lover and comforter of our souls…He is the One who makes us whole! “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Mark 8:36.

God blessings and peace to all!