Think about this...
Then he (Jesus) told them a story: "A
rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, 'What
should I do? I don't have room for all my crops.' Then he said, 'I know! I'll
tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store
all my wheat and other goods. And I'll sit back and say to myself, "My
friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat,
drink, and be merry." But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this
very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?' Yes, a person is a
fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with
God." Luke 12:16-21
Do you call yourself
“friend” or do you even talk to yourself? The farmer in this scripture referred
to himself as “friend” while he was giving himself a pat on the back for
growing such an abundance of crops. He didn’t recognize that God was the one
who caused that abundance.
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| Is it time to build a bigger barn? Where are your treasures stored? |
Build bigger barns.
That is the logical thing for this wealthy farmer to do. Store away his excess
for the future. Isn't that what Joseph did for the pharaoh in Egypt? And isn't
that what we do with our 401k accounts—store up for the future? Then we can
lean back in our Lazy Boy recliners, watch Netflix, and have some popcorn. Eat,
drink and be merry. Ahh, the easy life. But wait—we've stored up treasures here
on earth—what about treasures in heaven?
Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell
all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure
in heaven. Then come, follow me." Matthew
19:21
Jesus also said...
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither
moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Matthew 6:20 KJV
What are you storing
up in heaven? Relationships—with God the Father, with Jesus Christ, and with
the Holy Spirit. Sweet relationships with other Christians. Good deeds, kind
actions, pure motives, helpful initiatives, gentleness, self-control just as
shown with the fruits of the Spirit.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Galatians
5:22-23
So store up some
kindness and goodness in heaven. Those will be a good reward here on earth, too
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, we praise you. Thank you for Your
teaching about treasures and Your love for us. Looking forward to heaven...and
treasures there with You.
Daily Bible Reading: John 11
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