Treasures in heaven...got any?

As we hustle around everyday to make all the money we can to buy all the toys we can it is very important to take time to think about these Words from Jesus:

Matthew 6:19-21



19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.



Jesus does not say things that are not of utmost importance. Think long and hard on these verses. I want to point out several things to chew on in these verses.



1. Do not lay up or store treasures on earth. The point here is excess is to be shared with others not to buy up toys that will rot or be stolen. When is the last time you have helped someone in need?



2. Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. How do we do that? Serving, giving, and loving others. After you take care of your own needs (notice I said needs not wants) our next priority should be sharing the love of Christ with others by serving, giving, and loving others. By doing this blessings await you in heaven, a promise from Jesus!



3. Where you treasure is is where your heart is. Is your heart in the world trying to gain worldly things or is your heart in God trying to serve him and others? Many folks smarter than I have said if you look at someones check book you can see where their heart is....what does yours say?



Jesus is giving us a key to a blessed, joyful, godly life here don't miss it!



So do you have any treasures in heaven?



Tom