Matthew 6:19-21 “19″Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

This passage from the mouth of the Lord Jesus is a fitting follow up from yesterday’s passage about Lot. He had done this exact thing. He had put his focus on earthly treasures.

Jesus warns us here that all those earthly things we hold so dear will one day be destroyed by moth or rust or they will be stolen by a thief. Now that’s encouraging, isn’t it?

Why do we strive for “things”? Why do we long to get more stuff? Why can’t we be satisfied with what the Lord provides? I have seen people with more than they could ever use and others with just the day’s provisions. The “things” did not determine their joy. That only comes from within when we allow Jesus to rule and reign in our lives.

What are these “treasures in heaven”? I am sure they are things that please the Father and they are things, when we get to heaven, that we will lay down at His feet. After all, everything we have been given here on earth actually does belong to Him, right?

Mom and Dad, be careful how you show your children the importance of earthly possessions. The lessons they learn now about “things” will impact them and their future families. Not getting the new game system is not going to detroy them. Not getting that new pair of shoes or that new baseball glove will not scar them for life.

Focus your heart on heavenly things and take your eyes off the world!