Storing Up Treasures That Lasts

That which is important to us, we pursue single-mindedly. They constitute the treasures of our life and reflect what is dear to us.

For many, it is a natural instinct seek for fame and prestige, material wealth and possessions. This is the nature of man - seeking the "good" life. In heaven, it is quite different. God is concern about character. The treasures of heaven clearly show us what is important to God. Compare and contrast:

Treasures of this earth vs Treasures of heaven
Fame vs Faithfulness
Fortune vs Wisdom
Car vs Integrity
Career vs Tenacity
Credit Cards vs Generosity
Condo vs Humility
Romance vs Love

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

What is your response when people say, "All that talk about righteous living is good and I know it's important. But c'mon, we live in a real world. We got to be realistic. No money, no happy." ? The pressures of the life on this earth is real. But is God and things of the spiritual world not real?

What is not visible to our eyes is as real as what is seen. What is not visible to our eyes is everlasting but what is seen is temporal. It is a decision we each have to make, to labour in the things unseen or that which is material. Which precedes and determines the other? The following would clarify:

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Store up treasures that lasts...

Step Out Of Your Boat

Matthew 14:22-29 tells us:

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was already a considerable distance[a] from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."

"Come," he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
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While we are comfy in our little boat, Jesus has already gone ahead of us. Outside of the boat is where He is. And where He is, there are the miracles, blessing and promises.

Would you get out of your boat, act on the remma word/impressions you received and follow Jesus; OR would you just cruise along in your comfort zone and be separated from God and His perfect plan for you?

Now's the time to make a decision. Remember, God speaks in a still small voice and He is consistent. If He has spoken, His words will not return to Him void. Whatever you have heard, that is your assigned part in His divine plan. How privileged you are! God needn't use man to achieve His purposes yet He chose to do so in order that we may know and enjoy Him and His ways.

And not forgetting what Jesus tells us in John 3:5-7

"I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.'
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Being born again in Spirit requires conscientious and continuous renewal of our minds and our ways. Would you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to God's higher ways? What have you been hearing from God all this time? Is there something He has placed in your heart that you have not stepped out and done? What are you hearing right now? What impressions are being stirred in you this moment? How would you respond?