Finding lost money and hidden treasures are two words that make men go wild. They drool and howl at the wind as their tails wag at the thought of possibly finding something. Strike it rich, and flagging takes place. But who isn’t intrigued by the discovery of hidden, or lost, treasure? Men go on life-long quests digging up even a tiny pearl or diamond.
Some men, unfortunately, spend their lives seeking fool’s gold: treasures after the heart and wisdom of man, rather than after God’s heart. Hunting for treasures that leave you empty will leave both pockets and hearts dry as well. Why are treasures dangerous? Because we tend to pour our hearts into them; blinding us to other important matters.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Luke 12:34).
God wants us to “Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” (John 5:39). He wants us to hunt through scriptures like an egg hunt, leaving no stone unturned in our pursuit.
God provides warnings to the dangers of getting into treasures that end up stealing our hearts and turning them away from God. Man, in general doesn’t seek after God’s ways because he feels he doesn’t need God. Going after treasure, only cements those feelings all the more.
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal;
On earth, no matter where you live your treasures are in constant danger. In fact, the better the neighborhood, the more thieves are “eyeing it” and eager to get it. Instead:
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19:20).
How? “Seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
“God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic-what a find!- and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field” (Matthew 13:44 MSG).
Interpretation: When you discover God and His word, you have found treasure in an open field. You find it so valuable that nothing you possess matters. You’ll want it badly.
Live for God, work for Him. Everything you do for Him builds your treasures in heaven. You’re doing it because you love Him, and when you get there, you’ll learn He has treasures for you beyond your expectations. Look at it this way: Build treasures here, and you only have a short time to enjoy them. Build them in heaven, and you’ll live an eternity enjoying them-and no worries! That’s a much better yield!
Heaven will be ladened with treasures galore for you to explore!
God Bless!
Sam