Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Tuesday 17th

Treasure in heaven

Earthly treasure is all around us, literally and figuratively. We have solid homes, running water, readily available food, beds to sleep in at night, yet we are flooded with messages that tell us we need more. We are groomed to gravitate towards things that are fleeting and that cause us to lose sight of the eternal perspective. We think we need a bigger or more updated house, more money, a better looking body, growth in our career, a happier family, more vacations. Why do we think they will make us happy? So often they give us momentary happiness but then all is lost when circumstances change. While the world prioritizes instant gratification, entitlement, and focusing on ourselves and our own dreams, God is calling us to look past those things to something more important.

We need to put God's kingdom before our own in order to gain treasure in Heaven. To me, this follows our "gather, grow, go" perspective at Grace church. His kingdom can be furthered when we gather together in community and develop meaningful, genuine relationships, sharing our real lives with each other. His kingdom can be furthered when when we build each other up, when we put on the armor of God, when we nurture the fruits of the spirit. His kingdom can be furthered when we go out into the world and meet the basic needs of those less fortunate, and lend a listening ear to those who want to talk. His kingdom can be furthered when we share the gospel message. How can you further His kingdom today?

"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".

We pray from today's Psalm: 
For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.
Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;
Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

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