What fears do you struggle with? Do you fear not having enough money? Do you fear losing your possessions? Do you desire to have a bigger house, better furniture, and decorations for all seasons? Is that your treasure? Do you not know you have a far better treasure?
Our culture tells us to get the best money can buy. Therefore, we struggle to make more money to buy more stuff. We fear being out of style. We fear not feeling like we are part of the in crowd. We fear being left out. We fear being embarrassed about what we don’t have.
Jesus tells us not to fear. He says that the Father has given us the kingdom. Can you imagine that?! The kingdom of God is ours! We have been given something far better than anything in this world and anything we can imagine. Hollywood cannot begin to project what it will be like. Yet, we don’t focus on that. We focus on this earth.
If we were to sell everything we have and give it away so as to acquire the kingdom of God, it would be like selling the smallest doll house and purchasing the largest mansion. Perhaps that is not even a good comparison. But Jesus isn’t really asking us to sell everything. He is using hyperbole to drive home the point that we are focus on the treasure of heaven rather than on our possessions here on earth.
I pray we all stop focusing on our earthly possessions. I pray we know we have been given the kingdom of God. I pray each one of us focus our attention on the treasure we have in heaven. Do not focus on earthly possessions. You have the kingdom of God. Focus on your treasure in heaven.
Luke 12:32-34 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Marty Pressey 