Old Treasures

Scripture
Matthew 13:52
Then he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.”

Observation
There is a difference between a teacher and a disciple. Also, there is valuable insights a teacher can bring from the past with new insights and understanding. The 'old' isn't to just be thrown out, but brought out again to be re-discovered. The new is to be celebrated as well. They are not in competition or tension, but both are to be treasured.

Application
Acts Leadership Training Center. It's been a long time since I went there. I've recently looked through some of my notes. I am remembering some of the things that I have come away from, and even seeing some old friends on facebook I have realized that I have some treasures that God has deposited into my life that I have long since forgotten. It's good to have a look in my past to see what I used to believe, and how I used to serve the Lord, and bring forward the good things.

Prayer
Lord, please help me discover what things I need to treasure, and what things I need to get rid of, all the while celebrating the new things I am learning in Your Word. There are old treasures that are valuable