Luke 12:34 “’For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’”

I remember when I was a young boy my father helped me open up a savings account at the Coats & Clark Credit Union. The plant he worked for in Pelham allowed children of employees to put money in a savings account. I had my own little savings book where I could record deposits and withdrawals (even though those were hard to get approved by my dad). I was so proud of that little book because it showed my “wealth.” HaHa.

It wasn’t until I was older did I realize how little wealth I had. All those dollars and cents that seemed so big when I was little didn’t really add up to a whole lot when I was older and really wanted to buy something expensive.

In the same way, all these “treasures” we build up on earth don’t mean a lot when we think about their eternal value. You’ve probably heard the saying, “You’ve never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul.” It is true you can’t take it with you. So, where is your treasure?

We need to point our children toward searching for spiritual treasure. This is the treasure we find in God’s Word. His Word is so rich in life application truths. These are riches that defy words. These are riches which we can easily share with others without depleting the account. In fact, I have found that the more I give of these spiritual truths the more I get in return. Try that in the market place.

How rich do you want your kids to be? To what source of “treasures” are you directing them? Are you willing to “invest” in this future for them through God’s Word? His blessings await.