Matthew 6.20-21. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

What matters most to you in your life? It could be any number of things – your family, possessions, relationships, career, hobby, sport, reputation, political convictions or your faith. The point that Jesus is making here is that whatever matters most to you will shape the way in which you live. So it is vital that you fix your sights on something that will last. The truth is that most things about this life are temporary. Our possessions are a blessing to us because they are part of God’s gift to us, but they have a short shelf life. They are either attacked by moths and rust or could be stolen. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus is encouraging His followers to keep their eyes fixed on the Kingdom of heaven because that treasure will last forever.

I have always been inspired by the story of Jim Elliot. He was determined to share the Good News of Jesus with the Auca Indians in Ecuador. They had a savage reputation but he and his four missionary colleagues weren’t put off. Tragically in February 1955 they were all murdered by ten tribesmen. Jim was 29 years old. Some years before that Jim had reflected on the dangers of his ministry and wrote: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose." Jim knew where his treasure was. Our lives may look very different from his, but it is still the key question for us.

Question – What is your treasure?

Prayer – Loving Father, help me to seek Your kingdom before anything else. Amen

Released on 12 Nov 2026