Collectors

Collectors

Bible: Matthew 6:19-21

Reading

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth . . . But store up for
yourselves treasures in heaven (VV.19-20).

I love collecting football stickers each football season. It’s a fun hobby. Most of us like collecting—we like owning things, getting more films, music, clothes, games. It’s a bit uncomfortable to think that once we die, everything we own will become someone else’s. We can’t take anything
with us—in the end, it counts for nothing. Jesus had something to say about this. Speaking to His friends, He said: “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (MATTHEW 6:20). Heaven’s treasures will never lose their worth. They can never be lost or stolen. And just think—we can actually build them up! How? Through love and kindness. Through leading others to Jesus. By caring for those in need. By living in the ways of Jesus. In the gospel of Mark, we read that Jesus tested a rich young ruler when He asked him to sell all that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. The ruler’s reaction showed what he really valued: his stuff (MARK 10:21-22). It’s easy to be focused on what we own and have, but when we make the choice to follow Jesus, He’ll show us the joy of collecting heavenly treasure. Nothing on earth can compare!

HOLD TIGHTLY TO WHAT LASTS FOREVER
AND LOOSELY TO WHAT WILL SOON BE LOST.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries