Living Under My Rock

The 6/20 verse is from Matthew 6:20, "Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal."  NLT

Unless we've been living under a rock, most of us have heard this verse at some point in our lives.  Yet, how many of us stop to consider what it really means?  I've heard it said that where we spend our time and money is indicative of what is important to us.  If we focus our time and money on this world, we may be satisfied for a little while, but it won't last forever.  Time can never be regained; once you spend it, it's gone!  And money, well, you can't take it with you when you die.  I'm sure you're thinking this is really encouraging, thus far!

We may not be able to see it initially, but there really is encouragement in this verse.  God's wisdom is pointing us toward the joy of real treasure.  It's in a relationship with Him, through His son, Jesus.  Spending our time with Him and caring about the things He cares about is a treasure in itself.  It's like we get the dividends here on earth.  But its so much more.  It's an eternal blessing that will last forever, unlike things on this earth that come and go, and can be lost or stolen.

We can live for the things of this earth, with no guarantee, other than the fact that those things will eventually pass away, as will we.  Or we can live for our Lord and store up our treasures in heaven.  Earthly treasures are fleeting, but heaven is secure.  I think I'll choose the security of heaven.  I just want to live under my rock....The Rock of Ages, The Rock Eternal.  Yes, He is my Rock and my Salvation.  What a treasure!