Lay up treasures in HEAVEN!!

 

06 Nov 2024

7am

Shin Sakae, Nagoya-Japan

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

(Matthew 6:19-21)

Earthly satisfaction cannot fill Spiritual holes. Earthly things cannot fill Spiritual realities.🔥

We often chase after success, relationships, and pleasures, hoping they’ll bring fulfillment, but they often leave us empty. King Solomon, who had it all, found life “under the sun” to be ultimately meaningless without God. In Ecclesiastes, he wrote, "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity" (Ecclesiastes 1:2), comparing earthly pursuits to chasing the wind.

Solomon's wisdom is clear: life without God leads to emptiness. Our efforts, possessions, and pleasures are fleeting. True fulfillment comes only when God is at the center. "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man" (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

We can still enjoy life’s blessings—family, work, and recreation—but they shouldn’t be our ultimate source of joy. Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Only with God do even small things take on eternal significance.

What is God calling you to surrender today? Let go of temporary pursuits and seek a deeper relationship with Him, finding the fullness of life He promises.

Apart from God is fleeting, but a life centered on Him leads to eternal significance and peace.🌻💚

Good morning and have a blessed meaningful day everyone.