Thought for the Day
Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: (20) But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: (21) For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
When I think about treasure it brings to mind images of a chest just overflowing with gold or other precious metals. It is something to be sought after and something to be valued and enjoyed as well. Jesus tells us to be careful what we value; what we seek after, what we long to enjoy. Our value system will direct our heart and our heart will ultimately direct our eternity.
In Romans 2:5, Paul speaks of another treasure; he describes God's wrath as being "treasured" up to one day be unleashed on those who reject the "goodness" of God's long-suffering and forbearance. Basically, he is saying the same thing Jesus said in Matthew 6, that our life will be rewarded for good or for ill. When we are living out the Christian life we are laying up the treasure of God's goodness and eternal joy. When we are living out the flesh life, we are laying up the wrath of God's judgment and disfavor. So, what is in your treasure chest today? What are you laying up today that you will one day meet up with in eternity?
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