Treasures of The Heart

Treasures of The Heart…

Good morning, today, let’s reflect on the true nature of our treasures and where we invest our hearts.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  Matthew 6:21

Imagine the sudden loss of your entire bank account.  The immediate panic is understandable. Now, consider the loss of a deeply cherished relationship. Which loss resonates more profoundly?

Jesus, in Matthew 6:21, isn’t dispensing financial advice; He’s performing a spiritual cardiogram. He’s probing the question: “What do you truly value, and what constitutes your real wealth?”  Our world relentlessly promotes the pursuit of superficial metrics: likes, followers, square footage, monetary wealth.  Jesus subverts this paradigm, revealing that our hearts are drawn to what we invest in, not the other way around.

Consider what occupies your thoughts as you drift off to sleep. What is the first thing you reach for in the morning? These aren’t mere habits; they are signposts pointing directly to the location of your heart.  This isn’t about guilt for enjoying earthly blessings, but rather discerning the critical difference between possessing them and being possessed by them.

Jesus calls us to invest in the truly fulfilling: faith, meaningful relationships, acts of compassion, and moments that resonate throughout eternity.  Let us honestly examine ourselves: Are we accumulating transient treasures, or are we investing in the eternal?

In God’s economy, love holds infinitely more value than gold, and the strength of relationships far surpasses the worth of any material possession. God’s desire extends beyond mere obedience; He yearns for our hearts. And wherever we choose to place our treasure, that is where our hearts will inevitably flourish.

Reflect on these questions:
* What stirs the deepest longing within you?
* What pursuits and obsessions have ultimately left you feeling empty?

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.

This proverb encapsulates a profound truth.  We often cling tightly to ephemeral things, mistaking them for true treasure.  Yet, these very things are destined to slip through our fingers.  True wisdom lies in recognizing this transience and redirecting our investments toward the eternal. 

What we surrender in this life – fleeting pleasures, material possessions, even our own pride – for the sake of Christ and His kingdom, we gain eternally.  We trade the perishable for the imperishable, the temporary for the everlasting.  This is not foolishness, but the highest form of prudence.  It is understanding that true wealth lies not in what we accumulate, but in what we give away for the sake of eternal gain.

Heavenly Father, thank You for gently reminding me of the true location of my heart.  In a world saturated with distractions and fleeting enticements, help me to treasure what is truly lasting: Your unwavering love, my deepening faith, and the precious individuals You have placed in my life. When I am tempted to chase after the illusory allure of temporary things, gently guide me back to the eternal.  Grant me the wisdom to release what fades and the courage to cling steadfastly to You. May my life be a reflection of Your grace and compassion, and may my heart always find its true sanctuary in Your boundless love – the only place where authentic joy and enduring peace can be found. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼