On November 27, 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter and his patron, British Lord Carnarvon, entered the antechamber of King Tutankhamen’s tomb and discovered one of the world’s greatest art treasures. The scene left them almost awestruck. The treasures reflected the artistry and incomparable techniques of artisans working three millenniums ago.The elaborate use of ebony, ivory and gold makes the items priceless. They showered this kind of luxury on their eighteen-year-old king out of a conviction that the pharaoh was a direct link between mankind and the gods. Since they believed in the afterlife, they were prompted as the king’s subjects to provide elaborate provisions for the king’s journey through the netherworld and his comforts in the after-life. The treasure reflects the devotion and sacrifice of the people to their earthly king. The kingdom of King Tut was one in which much was given to so few and little was given to so many.
How unlike this pharaoh was another King Who gave His all on Calvary’s cross for His subjects. Jesus gave His treasures to His subjects that they might know His provision in eternity rather than requesting His subjects to give to Him. When one’s eyes fall upon the treasures of King Jesus, rather than being momentarily awestruck, they are eternally transformed. God loved us so much that He gave. But He did not limit His giving because at Calvary He gave us His all. Rather than giving only to a few He gave to everyone who will believe.
Joe Ford
