Devotional for Thursday, December 28, 2017
“The Treasures of Our Heart”
by Dona Hake
Matthew 6:19-20 (AMP)
“Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal…”
We all well know that we need material things to live and survive on this earth. Our homes, clothing, food, cars, etc…but the secret is this…rejoice in our blessings but make sure the blessings to not possess our hearts. When material things begin to take hold of our hearts they will potentially become an idol to us. Jesus warned us in the scripture above to “store up” treasures in heaven.
When we purpose to store the beautiful treasures that are only birthed by Him, we will know and understand that they cannot be taken from us. Material things come and go because they wear out or their worth may fade. Material things are just not enough to satisfy the yearning of man’s heart. The heavenly treasures most assuredly cannot be touched. Right now as I am writing this devotional my heart is thinking about what a treasure it is when we receive light and revelation from His Word. The more we meditate upon it the stronger and richer that truth becomes to us. His Word is such a precious treasure, and we need to guard it with all diligence.
Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified)
Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance
and above all that you guard, for out of it
flow the springs of life.
Today I encourage you to look up! Look up and remind yourself of all the wonderful things that He has touched your heart with. These ARE the treasures of our life. There are treasures and blessings all around you, and He desires that we embrace a heart of thankfulness, and that we would never take any good thing for granted. It is God that is the giver of all good things and today we can praise Him for that!