“I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground.”
—Matthew 25.25
Whoever you meet
probably has treasure
hidden within,
riches from God
they have buried
in fear.
Those of whom you disapprove—
you notice their annoying,
self-serving behavior,
but do you notice
the treasure? Do you
notice the fear?
Fear of what is demanded,
fear of being inadequate,
of being judged, of being used?
Everyone you meet
is a nervous treasure chest
searching for their own key.
What can you do
to treasure the treasure,
to steady their hand?
—November 17, 2017