Hidden in plain sight.

It’s #FiveMinuteFriday! Loving the word prompt today, HIDDEN. Hope you enjoy my true story of something I thought I had lost. Join others who are writing on the same thing today by clicking here!

Hidden in plain sight.

Have you ever lost something that you thought was gone forever? I have a couple of times. Once, 35 years ago, I lost my engagement ring and wedding band. We searched high and low, you can read the funny, or not so funny story here.

I have moved another eight times since that loss that was never found. In this latest move, my sons were helping us load a truck and go through boxes at the same time (I do not suggest this) and they opened a box that literally brought tears to my eyes. When we sold our home in Missouri, and moved to the country of Latvia in Eastern Europe in 2010, I sold almost every thing I owned to be able to pay, and stay, for the duration of our commitment. From Longaberger to Hoosier cabinets, I parted with treasures. But ever since that move, I could not remember what I had done with our china. I had never seen it again and yet did not remember selling it. Did it get left behind in the old house? That was a possibility because the storage room there was endless and complicated. Regardless, the beloved pattern that I had picked out with The Sweetheart some 40+ years ago, was gone.

So, back to the story…Kris and Korey came upon a box marked fragile and there it was. Every single piece, including the crystal stemware, was in perfect shape, no chips, no cracks, nothing was broken.

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Hidden. For years, something that meant so much to me was hidden from me and yet I had probably touched it, brushed by it, stacked other things on it, etc. It was right in the room with me and I never saw it!

I felt a whisper from the Lord about that. Is He so near at times that we could reach out and touch Him but we do not even realize He is in the room? Do we brush by Him, too busy to really dig deep and get to know Him, too careless with other things that we stack on top of Him, pushing Him to the bottom of the heap?

It happens. He is hidden from us and we do not realize it. We are busy, we are rushed, we are sidetracked with LIFE and yet there He is…waiting to be unpacked, to be used, to be glorified in our lives so that we might lift Him higher for others to see!

We aren’t perfect. We stumble, we fall, we get back up again. We strive for perfection but we will not be perfect in this life. Yet, we don’t have to be!

The Christian isn’t supposed to be perfect, he is to point others to the One who is!

As I unwrapped my china, washed it, dried it and put it in a cabinet that was easy to get to, and something I would see every day, I noticed the insignia on the bottom.

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Treasure Chest. I had a treasure hidden from me for years, wishing I knew where it was at times, remembering it when special occasions rolled around and wondering if it would ever be a part of my life again. Would I be able to leave this treasure, special to me, for my children or grandchildren?

When Kris and Korey saw the china that had made me tear up they made the comment that not only did they not remember it but they did not remember ever having a meal with it on the table. Yikes. Treasures are not meant to be hidden! I promised the next meal they have at my house will be eaten on china even if it’s Papa John’s. I’m going to use it.

Even more important than 40 year old china is this One we call Jesus, the lover of our souls. Don’t let Him be hidden from you, don’t just bring Him out for special occasions or spend your life wondering if you will ever truly know Him. Take Him out of His box and use Him today. He is waiting to be unwrapped.

9 thoughts on “Hidden in plain sight.

  1. Sharon

    What a great story, and a better lesson!! Yes, I’ve lost things in the past, a few treasures, too. But there is one thing that will last forever, and that is the pearl bought at a great price! Something we will never lose – so let’s bring it out and share it!!

    GOD BLESS!

  2. Nannette Post author

    Thank you so much Sabrina! God is so good, may we make Him our treasure. ♥

  3. Nannette Post author

    Thanks so much Joanne, I love when we get an inspiration. Excited to use those dishes soon! 🙂

  4. Nannette Post author

    Yes, we all do it, Carly, I am so guilty! Praying I will be aware of His presence. Thanks for stopping by! ♥

  5. Nannette Post author

    Mercies are new every day! Yes, they are! I’m thinking this “burnt orange” from the 70’s could look like coral if I really stretch my imagination. Then, it will fit right in! ♥

  6. Emily L. Pittsford

    What a great revelation Nannette! Jesus def isn’t something that should be tucked away and only shown on holidays. His mercies are new everyday…and boy what a great find! I’d be so tickled too!

  7. Carly

    Loved your story and it is a great illustration of how we can fail to see God even though he is right there with us.

  8. Joanne Viola

    Nannette, I love this post. It is filled with truth and encouragement. Somehow I think that first meal on those plates will be a sacred meal. Never to be forgotten. Blessings! xo

  9. Sabrina

    This is so good and so true. Never let a treasure be hidden and sometimes all we seek is hidden in plain sight! Your FMF neighbor #24.

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