Treasures in Heaven
Matthew 6:19 “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. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Banks were closed in Cyprus after the government announced that it was going to confiscate 10% of every savings account to pay for the EU bailout of the country's failing financial system. ATM's were emptied within minutes of the announcement. A run on the bank is expected when the doors open for business. The question on the minds of many is, "Can this happen in Spain, in Portugal, in the U. S. of A.? The financial experts seem to agree that, yes, it could happen in another country but not likely in exactly the same manner. They say that nothing is safe from the government if it wants to take it. In the USA they say it would more than likely be the seizure of a percentage of a stockholder's portfolio since that is where the bulk of saving are found.
The point I'm trying to make is that nothing is really secure this side of heaven. They say that when we die, we can't take anything with us. True, but we can send something ahead. The vermin and thieves, whether they be four legged, two legged or bureaucratic will not be able to touch it. Jesus said that even a cup of water given in His name will be rewarded. "In His name" has something to do with our motives. I question whether my motives have always been for the glory of God and not for the glory of me. I really want to send something ahead.
Matthew 6:19 “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. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Banks were closed in Cyprus after the government announced that it was going to confiscate 10% of every savings account to pay for the EU bailout of the country's failing financial system. ATM's were emptied within minutes of the announcement. A run on the bank is expected when the doors open for business. The question on the minds of many is, "Can this happen in Spain, in Portugal, in the U. S. of A.? The financial experts seem to agree that, yes, it could happen in another country but not likely in exactly the same manner. They say that nothing is safe from the government if it wants to take it. In the USA they say it would more than likely be the seizure of a percentage of a stockholder's portfolio since that is where the bulk of saving are found.
The point I'm trying to make is that nothing is really secure this side of heaven. They say that when we die, we can't take anything with us. True, but we can send something ahead. The vermin and thieves, whether they be four legged, two legged or bureaucratic will not be able to touch it. Jesus said that even a cup of water given in His name will be rewarded. "In His name" has something to do with our motives. I question whether my motives have always been for the glory of God and not for the glory of me. I really want to send something ahead.
