Great Treasure
First Published February 29, 2008
Luke 12:34 (NASB)
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
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Today’s verse is a tiny portion of Jesus’ lessons to his disciples in Galilee. He knew they were anxious to establish a mighty physical kingdom with which to overthrow their enemies. But he also knew they needed micro-attention. Luke 12:30 begins, “For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.” He is referring to the physical, material needs of man.
Verse 31 continues, “But seek for His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.” He wanted them to focus on that which was of lasting value. Verse 33b adds, “…make yourselves purses which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near, nor moth destroys.” And, verse 34 summarizes, “For where you treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
This poignant message for us Material Girls and Guys of today was recently looked at from a deeper viewpoint. In my husband’s new book, we see that for God to do all he did, we had to be valuable to him.
And so planet Earth, and the whole majestic universe that God made, pales in comparison to the incomprehensible fact that God dwells with man through Jesus Christ. God’s faithful people are his treasured possession (Ex. 19:5; Deut. 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Psalm 135:4), and where his treasure is his heart will be also (Luke 12:34). What in this physical universe can compete with the reality that God loves and cares for his people? God raises them up to accomplish his will, reflect his glory, and live in his eternal kingdom. (Beyond Creation Science, p.359)
Luke 12:34 is not only a good set of words to live by, but our mighty creator himself holds to this promise. His son sacrificed himself that we might have eternal communion in heaven. This makes us valuable treasure to God. We are where HIS heart is.
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Lord God, Thank you for the love you’ve shown us through your son Jesus Christ. Be with us as we share and live that love came first from you, and we are the treasure of your heart. Amen.
Luke 12:34 (NASB)
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
**** ****
Today’s verse is a tiny portion of Jesus’ lessons to his disciples in Galilee. He knew they were anxious to establish a mighty physical kingdom with which to overthrow their enemies. But he also knew they needed micro-attention. Luke 12:30 begins, “For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.” He is referring to the physical, material needs of man.
Verse 31 continues, “But seek for His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.” He wanted them to focus on that which was of lasting value. Verse 33b adds, “…make yourselves purses which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near, nor moth destroys.” And, verse 34 summarizes, “For where you treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
This poignant message for us Material Girls and Guys of today was recently looked at from a deeper viewpoint. In my husband’s new book, we see that for God to do all he did, we had to be valuable to him.
And so planet Earth, and the whole majestic universe that God made, pales in comparison to the incomprehensible fact that God dwells with man through Jesus Christ. God’s faithful people are his treasured possession (Ex. 19:5; Deut. 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Psalm 135:4), and where his treasure is his heart will be also (Luke 12:34). What in this physical universe can compete with the reality that God loves and cares for his people? God raises them up to accomplish his will, reflect his glory, and live in his eternal kingdom. (Beyond Creation Science, p.359)
Luke 12:34 is not only a good set of words to live by, but our mighty creator himself holds to this promise. His son sacrificed himself that we might have eternal communion in heaven. This makes us valuable treasure to God. We are where HIS heart is.
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Lord God, Thank you for the love you’ve shown us through your son Jesus Christ. Be with us as we share and live that love came first from you, and we are the treasure of your heart. Amen.
posted by Karen Vaughn | 10:57 PM
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