Geocaches are hidden in such a way that they should not be seen or found by accident by members of the public. But once you have the co-ordinates and the clue it will only take a few minutes for you to locate the cache.
In Matthew 13 the disciples ask Jesus why he is always speaking in parables. They knew that parables were stories that had a point - but it wasn't always easy to work out what the point was - wouldn't it be easier if Jesus just told them the point and forgot about the nice story?
Jesus was speaking to the crowds and to the disciples. One of the things that distinguished the disciples from the crowds was that the crowds were content with the story - the disciples wanted to know the point - and then they wanted to obey and apply it.
When we read the Bible we are not just reading an ordinary book. As Christians we believe it is the word of God and that it is a living and active book - a book that has the power to transform our lives. It is a book that is full of hidden treasures. When we know the treasure is there we will look for it. When you're looking for a geocache and you know that a cache is in the area where you are you literally leave no stone or log unturned in your search for the prize.
As we read the Bible this year let's pray that God will reveal himself to us in the pages of the Bible. Let's not be content just to dip into the Bible every now and again. But instead let's get serious. Let's read it regularly and prayerfully. Let's make sure that we are part of a church or a study group that wants to read, to understand and apply the Bible to our lives.
