“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
“We’re Late?” was my exclamation when I hit the church. We had tickets to a concert at another church in town, and I’d THOUGHT that it started at 6:30pm. Walking in at 6:05, to be early, revealed my thought… as wrong. The concert had already begun. All eyes were on us as we walked down the middle aisle.
We really hadn’t missed more than half a song, but in reality, I had no idea what we had missed… because we hadn’t been there! One thing I knew for sure, I personally had missed the preparation time to get ready, mentally and spiritually, for what I was about to hear. The real feeling of loss was present.
Every activity I participate in takes preparation. And not just in the physical arena either. Even a laborer who simply gathers tools will not do his job well without mentally planning and ‘getting his head into the game’ before he arrives. Good workers are easily spotted. They come prepared… early!
I’d been pastoring about a half dozen men in regards to their lives and lifestyle choices. Several were facing difficult issues that were costing them ‘abundant life and peace.’ As I listened, it was easy to spot where their treasure lay. In every case, the treasure they were seeking was NOT Jesus’ treasure!
Jesus made it clear. Find out what is most important to someone, and it will be clear where they bank. The Bible stories about sowing and reaping prove it. If ‘self’ is the object, suggestions of ‘doing what Jesus says’ brings a scowl. No where is that made more clear than in the subject of ‘Church.’
One who puts Christ first can be seen in the Church because… Church is a bank. Just because one shows up at church doesn’t mean they are putting Jesus first! Here is a link that will help Church Bankers improve their investments. I pray you will read, ponder and listen to the Holy Spirit for what He wants and expects from YOU.
Where is YOUR Treasure?
