Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:19-21.
Don’t 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 neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Jesus speaks to us of real and lasting treasure, unlike anything here on earth. He teaches us to “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal”. When we put our hope and trust in Him and not possessions or power, we can be truly rich.
He wants us to understand that nothing here is permanent. We can’t make anything ourselves that will last. However, our faith can lead us to an eternal connection with Him and the promise of a place prepared for us.
We read that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. If we work for the kingdom rather than material things, our focus is in the right place. Our savior came to show us God’s love is the greatest treasure of all.
Loving Lord, we are sorry for the times we are greedy and ignore the needs of others. Help us to love one another as you first loved us, and set our minds on eternal things. Amen.
