You have probably seen the bumper sticker that reads, “he who dies with the most toys wins.” I just saw it again recently, it made me think about this issue again. We can all fall into this way of thinking if we lose focus on our relationship with the Father.
I have heard about people being buried with special things they loved. I always thought that would be such a waste. When we focus on storing up stuff for ourselves here on earth it becomes a lonely existence. Matthew 6:19 tells us, “do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and dust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
It’s no surprise to know that we are here on earth for a very short time in the large scheme of things. We should spend our time here on things that have eternal value. Our relationship with God should be our number one priority. When we have our relationship with God in order then we have our priorities in order. God will be by our side in good times and in difficult times.
Last Sunday our pastor, Andy Stanley had a great illustration about this very topic. Andy said when we are in a jam we don’t cry out to our stuff. We don’t say, “Oh car please help me out of this problem”, or “Oh computer please help me get through this tough time in my life.” We cry out to God, not to our stuff.
Matthew 6 goes on to tell us that our hearts are with what we treasure. We need to be careful what our hearts treasure. Are you treasuring something that does not have eternal value? Ask God to help you walk with Him. Prioritize according to eternal value and not earthly value. Pray for guidance and pray that God helps you focus on eternal rewards.
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Thinking about this reminded me that someone once said that looking through your checkbook would give you an indication of what you value, what’s important to you.