We are all investors—whether we realize it or not. Every day, we make decisions about where to place our most precious treasures: our time, our energy, our love. But the question remains, where is your treasure truly stored?
Jesus teaches us that “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth” (Matthew 6:24, NASB). If our hearts are tied to the temporary things of this world, we are bound to lose them. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19, NASB). Moths, rust, thieves, and the inevitable passage of time will claim every material possession we cling to.
But there’s another option—to lay up treasures in heaven. “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:20-21, NASB). This isn’t just about money; it’s about where we invest our soul, our hope, and our faith. Treasures in heaven aren’t subject to loss or decay. They are eternal.
As we reflect on our choices, let’s ask ourselves:
Can the world guarantee us against loss? “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36, NASB)
Will our investment in this life bring us lasting peace and joy?
Jesus invites us to be rich in faith, hope, and love—things that endure beyond the boundaries of this life. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you” (Matthew 6:33, NASB). These are the treasures that cannot be taken from us.
What will your eternal investment look like today?
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