Treasure = Heart – Pastor Dave

I had an event take place in my life last Thursday that opened my eyes again to the words of Jesus. In Matthew 6:21, Jesus said, “For where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” Whatever you declare is important in your life, the heart will follow. Your heart is not that muscle that beats in your chest and pumps the life flow through your body. But your heart is the seat of your emotions and desires.

Now, almost everyone knows that I take pride in my yard, vehicles, and really everything I have. Not the pride thats resistant to God. But the pride that is a result of some possession that God has blessed you to have. I believe we should take care of, and be good stewards of what God has given us. However, if those possessions begin to rule our life and take priority over family and God, we’re in trouble.

Last Thursday, I was visiting a lady in the nursing home. When I came out, a lady in front of me asked, “Is that your car?” I responded, “Yes it is.” She told me, “Well, someone just backed into it.” My heart sank and my emotions began to run wild. I’m sure she saw the blood drain from my face. because I’ve only had this car since June. As I walked toward my vehicle, I had to purposefully remind myself, “Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” On the inside I was telling myself, “Its just a car.” Then I began to talk to the Lord and tell Him, “Lord, You blessed me with this car. And I’m going to use it to do your work and glorify you. Whatever has happened, I’ll be alright.

When I arrived at my vehicle, I looked and couldn’t find any damage at all. Praise God!
The lady that was with me asked, “Aren’t you upset that someone backed into your car and never said anything?” I told her that there was no damage and it’ll be ok.
You see, my point is, with everything happening others will know where your heart and your treasure is.

Remember, with all of God’s blessings and all the possessions God has blessed us with, we really don’t own anything. If you don’t believe that, then think about this. What can you take with you and what do you possess when you die? You only have your relationship with Jesus and your relationships with others. Think about that the next time you get upset about, STUFF.
Lets be good stewards over what God has given us and use those things for God’s kingdom and His GLORY.

Pastor Dave