REST DAY: TREASURES IN HEAVEN

Bible WOD:

Mathew 6:19-21
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."


In today's society, it seems like life is one big competition. We are always worried about how much money we have, what car we drive, how big our house is, etc. This verse explains that all our earthly "treasures", such as these, will be destroyed. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow... but eventually everything we worked so hard for will be gone. What do we have when these things are gone? Well that's easy... NOTHING! The scripture above then tells us to store up treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed.... How do we do this!? We can't see heaven, we can't even begin to imagine what heaven is like so how do we store up treasures there? First off, we have to separate earthly treasure from heavenly treasure because they have absolutely nothing in common. If you are constantly worried about personal finances, pay raises, or when you'll get your next promotion then your heart is set on earthly treasures. Our worldly, sinful nature consumes us if we set our minds and hearts on earthly things. Before we can completely focus on heavenly treasures we need to turn away (repent) from the "treasures" of this world. After we believe in Jesus Christ, and turn away (repent) from our sins, then we can fully submit ourselves to God and understand heavenly treasures. My understanding is we store up treasure in heaven by seeking the Kingdom of God through helping others, which demonstrates the greatest of all sacrifices that God made for us! The bottom line is after we accept Christ as our Savior then we should have a love for one another like we never had before. Mathew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." So ask yourself... Do you want to consume yourself with the pleasures and treasure here on earth that perish OR seek the Kingdom of God and store up treasures in heaven that have eternal value?