Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Notice this is about action – it is not where your heart is there your treasure will be. But where your treasure is, that is where you will find your heart. Like basketball, dance, tv, computer, family, Church, etc.
Look at your calendar, your check book, your leisure time, your health, etc. How you spend your TIME and resources reveals what you treasure. One of the things I treasure is my boat. It cost money to buy it, to put gas in it, to get the “stuff” you need for it, and it takes time to get it ready, to repair, to launch, to enjoy on the water, and to clean and put away. I enjoy this because my dad always had a boat on the Scioto river and my grandparents had one on Lake Erie where I spent weeks every summer growing up. I love the water and love boating on the water.
Before you get to spiritual and say you treasure your bible or your relationship with Jesus, consider one “earthly” thing – like a boat, that you treasure – revealed by how you spend your time and resources. If you are willing, share with me about that thing in the comment section of this blog.
Matthew 13:44-46
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
Two stories of searching for treasure, and when the person found that special treasure, they were willing to do anything and give all they had to get that treasure. Is there anything you really wanted that you had to make major sacrifices to obtain – a treasure worth more than all your stuff? In the stories above they wanted “that” treasure more than all their other possessions.
Isa 33:5-6
The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
Obviously our real treasure is Eternal Life which we receive by putting our faith in Jesus. Our faith is the key to unlocking that treasure once we have finally discovered it. How and when did you discover your real treasure? Please share below.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Do you know what this is a picture of and what it used to be used for and how it is used today?
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