Hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains is the Fenn Treasure. Multi-millionaire Forrest Fenn hid more than one million dollars of gold and jewels, then in 2010 published a poem with nine clues for treasure hunters. He wanted to encourage people during a recession and “give hope to those who had a sense of adventure and were willing to go searching.” Since then, Fenn has given other clues on his website. Thousands have searched for Fenn’s treasure, but so far without success. Hidden treasure captures our imagination! Somehow the fact that it is hidden makes it more attractive. Anyone might find it! You may even have already thought about Googling “Fenn’s Treasure” to see what the clues are. That’s why phrases such as “treasures hidden in the sand” in today’s reading capture our attention (v. 19). These two verses are Moses’ blessing for the tribes of Zebulun and Issachar, part of a larger passage in which he blesses each of the twelve tribes prior to his death. Zebulun and Issachar were the two youngest sons of Leah. After the Israelites entered the Promised Land, these two smaller tribes settled in the north as neighbors. The description of “abundance of the seas” and “treasures hidden in the sand” refers to wealth or resources gained from the ocean (see also Jacob’s blessing in Genesis 49:13). Zebulun and Issachar were not coastal tribes, but they were located within ten miles of the Mediterranean Sea, so coastal trade routes ran through their territory. In other words, they would profit from the import-export business and maritime trade. If treasures can be hidden, they can also be found, but it requires effort and perseverance. After all, treasure quests aren’t supposed to be easy! May we have the same attitude to the treasures of Scripture.