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Greatest Treasure

I don’t think about treasure much as an adult, but I sure did when I was a kid. Treasure was worth fighting pirates to find. Treasure was worth fending off ogres to protect. Treasure was the pinnacle of an imaginative adventure. Meditating on Scripture is always good for your soul, and thinking regularly about today’s verse (Proverbs 18:22) can have a profound effect on your marriage.

If my wife is truly my greatest treasure, then she becomes more entertaining than what I want to watch on TV. Spending time with her becomes more valuable than “me time.” Her needs become more important than my own. Of course, this verse isn't saying that your wife is an idol to be set above the Lord. However, what it is saying is that—of all the blessings that your heavenly Father gives you in this world—you should consider your wife to be the greatest.

Gift From the Lord

Before I met my wife’s earthly father, I heard that he was an officer in the Air Force. As most young guys would be, I was intimidated by her dad when we first met but, as I got to know him, we cultivated a healthy respect. This respect made sure that I was on my best behavior and had her home on time after our dates.

I think it should be the same when we take time to think about our wife's heavenly Father. He cares for her more than her earthly father or I ever could. God entrusts me with the gift of caring for my wife as only a husband can.

It’s a sobering thought that the all-knowing, all-powerful Father sees how we treat His gift. It makes me cringe to think back on the snarky comments I know I’ve made, the selfish moments I’ve had.

This is my prayer, and I hope many men reading this will pray it, too:

Heavenly Father, please forgive me for not treasuring my wife as I should. Thank You for giving me such an amazing blessing. Please renew my heart and mind, and help me to see her as my greatest treasure each and every day. Amen.

Brad Belyeu
YouVersion Engineer