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## Buried treasure ### ‘We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that...the power may be of God and not of us.’ 2 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV God has given each of us a talent that He wants to use for His purposes. It may be lying dormant under layers of failure, fear and low self-esteem. You may be aware of your talent, yet not know how to put it to work. Maybe you have been going from place to place or relationship to relationship hoping to find someone who will acknowledge it and draw it out. If so, listen: ‘We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that...the power may be of God and not of us.’ Only the One who placed your talent within you knows where it is hidden and how to release it. Delayed destiny is the devil’s delight. By not allowing God to develop your talent, you end up frustrated, living far below your potential, making poor decisions. The fact is: you have so much treasure buried within you that the enemy is out to steal it. You never have to wonder about his motive. Jesus says he ‘comes only to steal’ (John 10:10 NIV). Now, you do not rob somebody unless they have something worth taking, right? Your talent may be raw and undeveloped or buried under years of self-doubt, unconfessed sin, bad habits, regret and despair. But God can take something that looks like nothing and create something wonderful with it. Just think, He made the earth from nothing so imagine what He can do when He has something to start with! Today begin to pray, ‘Father, help me to recognise and release the talents You have placed within me, and begin using them for Your glory.’ #### Prayer Point: Lord, I pray that You might dig through my character and mine for hidden treasure in me. Treasure that leaves a legacy, the treasure of servanthood, the treasure of selfless giving, the treasure of humility and the treasure of forgiveness. When You dig, Lord, help me also learn more of You, help me to know You will always be there, taking care of me, providing for every need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.