Our Treasure

Joshua 7-8; Psalms 69; 1 Corinthians 5 

“You shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city.”

Joshua 8:2

God’s explicit command not to take any of the plunder from Jericho was disobeyed by Achan. It cost the lives of his family and thirty-six warriors. As Israel repented, God restored his presence and also released Joshua from the “no plunder” requirement when attacking Ai.’

Why this change in expectation?

Once we realize God and his presence is the treasure in our lives, God is free to bless us with the things that otherwise would have become our idols. Jesus said, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). He also said, “The Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” (Matthew 13:44). It is the Lord God who is our treasure and he is worth the full surrender of our lives.

Where is our treasure today?

Who is our treasure?

Are we living with Achan’s sin and wondering where the blessing of God has gone?

We serve a generous Father who gives daily bread to those who seek first his kingdom. 

“Father God, you are my treasure. My faith is in you, for your glory.”