Daily Devotional: Day 56
“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:20-21, KJV).
Jesus didn’t come into the world to discourage us from building the human family on earth. In fact, on the contrary, he empowered us to bless the world with the love and truth of God. That said, Jesus wants us to understand priorities. He wants us to avoid the danger of prioritizing this temporary world over matters of eternity. Every human being is first and foremost a spirit. So, it’ll be a mistake to invest in this passing world to the detriment of your spiritual health. As Jesus stated, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). Knowing the distinction between eternal realities and temporal realities is an essential part of walking with God. As in the day of Jesus, so it is today. People can get so caught up with the material things of this world that they forget that they have a higher supernatural calling in Christ Jesus.
In today’s Bible passage, Jesus exhorts us to lay up treasure for ourselves in heaven’s bank. You have an account opened for you in heaven. And Jesus says you have the responsibility to increase your treasure in heaven. You see, our decisions have consequences. Everything we do or fail to do affects our heaven bank account. Your true treasure is in heaven, where there’s no corruption. As you go about your normal life, obeying Jesus and walking in the Father’s Word, you’re building up eternal treasure for yourself. Where your heart is, says a lot about what matters to you. Keep your heart in heaven, your heart’s true home.
Prayer:
Dear Daddy, glory to you for giving us heaven. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to lay up treasure in heaven. Let your Holy Spirit always remind me of heaven. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.
For further study: Luke 12:13-21
Higher-Self Realities 