in charge of all her treasure

Acts 8: 27 says “And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candance, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure”

That’s the verse that convinced me to become treasurer for my team on the race. Initially, when I was asked by one of my alumni squad leaders to take the role, my gut told me no. I laughed and almost denied the role the moment she asked. But the Lord told me to pray over it and so that’s what I did. The next morning at training camp, one of my coaches was preaching. He was talking about something that had nothing to do with finances, but he brought up the verse from Exodus and my heart jumped and I giggled to myself, knowing what God was doing.

I became treasurer and let me tell you, what a servant-hearted role it is.

Math is by no means my strong suit. Writing is. But math, no. Growing up was really stressful when it came to academically learning math and it has caused me so much stress and anxiety throughout my past that I literally cringe at the thought of doing finances. Or baking. If math is involved in anything, I get super low confidence and doubt my ability to carry out the task well.

And oh how I wanted to serve my sweet team so well.

The role has been nothing short of beautiful. A little confusing at times. I had to play some catch up while in Poptun and have had my math double checked on multiple occasions. There have been many moments where I felt like I was failing myself, my team, and my squad. Many more moments where I felt like I was simply looking like a deer in the headlights, utterly clueless and looking like a fool to be the one chosen to carry out this role. None of my earthly feelings were reciprocated by my whole team. They have met me with nothing but love and grace and patience. Something I needed to be extending to myself in this season too.

Now, we are in Antigua for debrief. A time where the whole squad comes together to reflect on our time in Guatemala, with our ministries, and with our teams. During this time, we get to rest, sleep, hike a volcano, and get teachings from our alumni squad leaders, our coaches, and our mentor.

One of our teachings was on biblical finances. I was uninterested at first, until my coach starting talking. The first thing out of his mouth was describing that having a SPECIAL TREASURE is a lot like a BRIDE AND A BRIDEGROOM!!!!! He continues on to say that having a biblical and heavenly mindset about finances is A FROM OF DEEP LOVE BOTH TO AND FROM THE FATHER!!! When I tell you that my jaw dropped open and I audibly gasped as I realized that what he spoke was a combination of everything that Father has been teaching me….

A bride and bridegroom. A bride and groom. A holy couple. Two individuals entering into a heavenly covenant here on earth. One that is supposed to glorify God in all that they do. It’s an act and a declaration of love. A visual example of love.

Isaiah 52:5 says “For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.”

Matthew 25:10 says “the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.”

Isaiah 54:5 says “For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, the God of the whole earth he is called.”

We are the bride of Christ. We are the ones’ that He wants! He desires us to know Him just as intimately as He knows us! He continually calls us back to Him. He rejoices over us being in relationship with Him! It’s His deepest desire! And He LOVES us!

The Lord has been teaching me all about his never-ending, limitless, and exceedingly pure love for me while in Guatemala. I realized that I have replaced the love that Jesus gives me with other earthly kinds of love. Those things were simply not fulfilling me anymore so I began to dive into the living word of God.

I learned that love is the Lord’s favorite virtue. It’s his favorite emotion to bestow upon his children. I learned that the Lord is patient with his love. That he so desperately wants to give it to us, but is patient for us to have the proper heart posture towards him.

Jeremiah 31:3 says “for I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you”

Zephaniah 3:17 says “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing”

God was just so sweet to bring me to a place where He combined all the major things that He has been teaching me recently. His love is endless and plentiful. It’s an abundance waiting to be spilled out on his children. On his chosen people. On his treasured ones.

Exodus 19:5 says that “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine”

Praying this verse changed the way that I understood just how much the Lord loves me. This verse is in the Old Testament. It’s important to remember that the Law was established and upheld during this time. It was a requirement that the people follow his commandments, down to the very detail. Now, because we have Christ, we don’t have to follow the Law. It’s gone and we are in a relationship with the Father! Praise! But in this verse, God is telling them that by obeying his convent, they will be his treasured possessions.

We ARE His treasured possessions!! He loves us! He delights in us! He wants us! You and me! In holy covenant with Him!

He spoke that verse over me and his love fell on me in that moment. It was a divine appointment between the father and I. As my coach spoke the verse, a peace came over me. It was a peace that embodied the Father wrapping his arms around me. Pouring out his love on me. It was a moment I’ll never forget. He is intentional in how He loves. I love physical touch  and He allowed me to physically feel all of His steadfast emotions towards me.

As I write all of this, I hope you feel loved by the father too. Know that you are His treasured possession! He loves you! He delights in you! He wants to know you! So, if your someone who isn’t in the bible daily, going to church weekley, and someone who doesn’t know the Father super intemently, know that that’s okay! But also know that a relationship with Him, no matter how big or small, means the world to Him! And I can guarantee you that it will shape you and change you for the better! So dive in. Pursue Him. Learn what the bible says. Memorize verses and the testament of stories of our leaders past. Grow in relationship. Grow in knowledge. Grow in adoration of the Father. Because you are His TREASURED possession!!