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Scripture Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Observation Jesus was speaking to the thousands that had gathered to hear him.  Understanding Greek definition of Treasure - a store-house for precious things;including (treasured) thoughts stored up in the heart and mind."a receptacle for valuables" Imagine you had a treasure box filled with valuable items to keep safe. What is in that treasure box?momentos passed down from relatives, books maybe weapons, old pictures, chocolate :) Jewelry, money.  Treasure box is where you put things that have value to us.  What do we have stored up in the treasure box in our hearts and minds?  Memories of our kids, our wedding day, celebrations and mournings. Relationships with our family, friends, and community.  If there was a fire in your house what would you make sure goes with you?  When you leave this earth, what would you like to take with you?  Application While taking things with us to heaven may sound appealing we know it is not possible.  Jesus said that we should store up treasure in heaven. He didn’t want us to store up possessions and money for its own sake. It would eventually be destroyed.  We know that even now in our own country how quickly jobs and money can be taken away. Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. What are we doing here on earth that is building up treasure for us in heaven? Giving to people in need. Loving people when it's difficult. Sharing the love of God with others.  Luke 12:31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. 

We don't have to worry about not having what we need if our “treasure box” is filled with kingdom valuables. 

 

-Deborah Lee