Begin with two minutes of stillness and silence before God.

Yesterday, we talked about the power of secret generosity—giving in a way that seeks God’s eyes rather than the applause of others. Today, Jesus takes us “further up and further in.” In Matthew 6:19-24, He talks about where we invest our treasures and the loyalty of our hearts. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 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, NIV).

Jesus is saying something radical here. In a world obsessed with accumulation, status, and security, He challenges us to look at what really matters. Our society tells us to chase after “treasures” that give us a sense of control or value—money, possessions, accolades. But Jesus flips the script and says, “None of that lasts.” He reminds us that earthly treasures are fragile. They’re vulnerable to decay, theft, and time itself. But there is another kind of treasure, one that cannot be stolen or destroyed: the treasure we store in heaven.

Now, Jesus isn’t saying we shouldn’t have things or make plans for the future. But He’s asking us to examine where our hearts truly rest. When we chase after earthly things, we find ourselves investing in what is temporary. But when we focus on God’s Kingdom, we’re building something eternal. The question isn’t about whether we have things; it’s about whether things have us.

Jesus makes it personal: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21, NIV). Our investments reveal our priorities. If our treasure is on earth, our hearts will cling to things that ultimately fade. But if our treasure is in heaven, we’re free to live with open hands and hearts set on what truly matters. Our generosity then becomes an expression of trust, a way of saying, “God, You are my provider. I don’t need to hold onto things tightly because I know You hold onto me.”

Jesus is speaking to us here about loyalty and focus. He goes on to say, “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and money.” And this, my friends, is where we start to see generosity as a way out of bondage and into true freedom.

When we choose to serve God wholeheartedly, we’re freed from the anxiety that comes with constantly trying to protect, accumulate, or control our own little kingdoms.

I think we all know how easy it is to get caught up in the pursuit of “more.” I have a tendency to get there, too – wondering if one more purchase, one more financial milestone, or one more possession will finally bring peace or satisfaction. But Jesus is inviting us into something better. He’s inviting us to invest in what lasts, to live generously, and to let our hearts find rest in Him.

So today, let’s reflect on where our treasure lies. Are we holding onto things that won’t last, or are we investing in what will endure? As we choose to store up treasures in heaven, we discover a freedom that no earthly treasure can provide.

And that’s where we learn that true peace isn’t in what we hold, but in who holds us.

Take two minutes to reflect in silence.

Reflection:

• When I think about where I’m investing my time, talents, and treasures, do I see a focus on earthly things or on things that last in God’s Kingdom?
  
• Are there possessions, ambitions, or desires I may be holding too tightly? How can I release these and trust God as my true source of security?
  
• How can I begin to store up “treasures in heaven” through my actions, words, and relationships this week?
  
• Prayer: Jesus, thank You for reminding me that true treasure is found in You alone. Help me to let go of my attachments to things that don’t last and teach me to invest in what has eternal value. Align my heart with Yours that I may live generously and with purpose, trusting You as my provider. May my life reflect the peace and freedom that come from knowing You hold everything in Your hands. In Your name, I pray, Amen.