“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matth 6:19-21

What do you treasure?  Normally the question is “where is your treasure” but this morning I ask what it is that you treasure.

Many try to live more ascetic lives with the bare minimum.  Others live comfortably without going overboard, some live ostentatious lives and, unfortunately, far too many are in need.

Yet is that really what Jesus is referring to?  What if we look at treasure in a different way?

What (and who) do you treasure?  Who are those people in your lives that you serve, care for and love?  Is your love based upon servant love (Agape)?  If your love is contingent on what others do for you than your treasure is stored on earth.  If your love is self-less and serving than your treasure is stored in heaven.

As you journey through this week, pay attention to your treasures, show gratitude to God and serve like Christ.

Peace,

Pastor Bill