HEAVENLY TREASURE

 

HEAVENLY TREASURE

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. . . lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven . . . where thieves do not
break in and steal'(Matt. 6:20 NKJV)

 

While living in an eastern city many years ago, I discovered one morning that someone had broken into my garage and gone through my car. Since nothing of value had been left in the car, nothing had been taken. But I soon learned that every garage on our street had been broken into. Several of the neighbors had lost money, jewelry or other possessions which they had left in their cars.

 

We called the police and gave them the necessary information. We mentioned that not only had every garage been locked,but several of the cars inside the garages had also been locked. one policeman’s comment shocked me.

 

"That makes no difference," he said. "Locks only keep out honest people. Anyone who wants to steal from you can."

 

If you set your heart on earthly treasure, Jesus says, someone will separate you from it. If you manage to keep robbers from stealing your treasure, the day will come when you will still be separated from it. Then where will your heart be?

 

Only treasure laid up in heaven is safe. Gifts of money, souls saved, and time given in God's work — these are treasures that endure.

 

Life response: Am I investing my time, talent, and treasure in the things that are eternal?