Focus on God’s Goodness-Treasures In Heaven

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Matthew 6:19 and 20.

Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal.”

Jesus is highlighting a big difference between treasures on earth and treasures in heaven. Treasures on earth are temporary. Treasures in heaven are forever. Treasures on earth are not completely secure. Treasures in heaven are secure. We get a clear sense from the words of Jesus that their value is much greater, longer, and more secure than the treasures on earth.

With our hope in God, we can invest in heavenly treasure by using our wealth on the earth for His Kingdom. First Timothy 6:18 talks about doing good, being rich in good deeds, and being generous and willing to share. In this way, we will lay up treasure for ourselves as a firm foundation for the coming age.

The treasures of heaven reveal the goodness of God and are reasons to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com