"God comes a times of rejoicing"

                     "For in him you have been enriched in every way

                          in all Speaking and in all your knowledge."

                                             1 corinthians 1:5

Grandpa reached into his pocket and brought out two coins for Lois and her little sister. Lois and grandpa smiled at each other; this was their special joke. Grandpa held up the coins for  the youngest to see and asked her, "Now, which one would you like , this big nickel ir this little dime " She quickly took the nickel, abd Grandpa laughed as he gave Loia the dime. Little sister always took the nickel!

           Our idea of what is best, of what offers us the greatest worth, is not always so good. Someone who knows better must teach us the true value of things. We need to learn where and how to find life's treasures.

           Oaul thanked God for teaching these things to the Christians at Cirith and for blessing the . They had become rich i. Every way. How? Paul says. "In him you have been enriched," that is, in Jesus. Even unbelievers benefit from God's creation, the phydical wealth of this world. But only in Nesus Vhrist can a person become ricg, rich in every way physically, spiritually and eternally.

           In Christ, we not only have all we need for our bodies and life, nut also rich spiritual gifts. Love, joy, peace and hope are all ours through his Holy Spirit. We also have the previous promise that Jesus is coming again. We will be free forever from sin, death and sadness. The priceless treadure of an eternal inheritance with the Lird is ours already, set aside for us until Jesus returns.

          The grace of God had enriched the Corinthians with a clear understanding of these ruches in Christ. They had received both the desire and the skill to share the good news about their Savior with others. Joy in a new life with Christ, a change of heart about sin, an eager anticipation of Christ return all these blessings shone forth in their thinking and speaking. They were rich. Even the problem of this church voukd not dim the gleam of the treasures the believers shared. Where fo you look for the best life has to offer? Money, a fine house and expensive entertainment are wonderful things, yet often disappoint us. And it is secret that these things do not last. The prophet Isaiah gave us this map to better riches: "(The Lord) will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord id the key to this treasure. Look to the savior for the best life has to offer. In him, we are riches in every way.