Scripture for Today: Colossians 2:2 “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ.”

Today is a day for all things Irish. And the leprechaun has been part of Irish folklore for centuries. Our American ideas have changed him a bit as originally he is said to wear red. The leprechaun in the beginning was a much scarier figure who would warn off people from sacred sites for their protection. Now he is all about making shoes, granting wishes and hiding his gold at the end of the rainbow. This leprechaun does not look so happy counting his gold!

Today’s verse talks about different riches. They are described as “full” and have nothing to do with wealth in the traditional sense. These riches involve understanding and knowing a Person, Jesus Christ. When believers are encouraged in heart and united in love, they are progressively coming to know God’s Son and in turn making their lives rich and full. This kind of wealth is eternal rather than temporal. Wealth of this kind cannot be stolen or taxed. It is a wealth that has no limit. The riches of Christ are boundless! (Eph. 3:8)

My riches are not tangible. Their value is not easily recognized by the world. Even so, I would never trade them for that “pot of gold!” Temporal wealth cannot compare with the surpassing value of knowing and loving my Savior. The closer I am to Jesus, the richer I am. The further away I move from Him, the more impoverished I become. Knowing Him, loving Him and serving Him enriches me like nothing else can! How rich I am!

Thank you Lord, for the boundless and endless riches I find in You!

(Look familiar? This is a repost from 2017)