Originally posted on Facebook on Monday, June 23, 2025.

I used to call myself introverted.

But now I seek out fellowship with other believers—because I know I’ll be richer for it.

Being with other disciples is like standing in a stream, panning for something precious.

When I’m in the presence of people who love God, I receive Him.

Christ’s death and resurrection released something unimaginably powerful—like a star exploding and scattering all kinds of precious elements. Or perhaps more accurately, like the Big Bang, which many believe gave rise to everything in existence.

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus released precious things—parts of Himself into people: grace, gifts, and ministries.

"But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
Therefore He says:
'When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And gave gifts to men.'"
— Ephesians 4:7–8

These deposits of Christ in each of us were given for the very purpose of being discovered, drawn out, and shared which results in God's glory.

And what’s remarkable about this kind of “mining” is that it doesn’t leave the one being mined any poorer—but more refined, more radiant.

And those who receive what’s drawn out?
They become richer too.

The same person can be mined again and again, increasing their value collectively—without being diminished in any way.

Oh, the economy of God!

It’s not zero-sum like the world’s economy. It’s exponential.

And this deeply changes how I see my fellow believers—how I see people.

They are infinitely valuable.

"There's Gold in Thar Them Hills."

The treasure is Christ.
The gift of God.
The true riches.

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