Daily Devotions

Perhaps the most well known treasure text is found in the words of Jesus when he says, “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

Matthew links together a lot of the wisdom sayings of Jesus in chapters 6 and 7. They are not just a motley assortment but focus on a big theme of Jesus’ preaching: true security and happiness is found in the kingdom of heaven, and in doing our best to live the values of this kingdom. As we continue to explore this theme, we might well ask for God to enlighten us so that we can see where we need most to receive this message.

The world often teaches us to want more, to gather and accumulate. In this time of prayerful contemplation can we admit whether we are restless to have more. In fact perhaps we can take care to note whether our treasure is in the right place and we ask God’s help.

Take time to think of what we admire, of what attracts our attention and arouses our desire. Then bring this before God so that we may see whether this is something that is for our true enlightenment or something from which we might turn away.

As Jesus speaks of treasures, we might ask, ‘In what way was Jesus rich?’ Jesus wants to share with us any wealth we recognise or value in him.

The healthy eye recognises the presence of God, seeing and valuing where there is blessing and goodness. We look on our world and circumstances as God does and pray with appreciation and compassion. 

Majestic Father, I pray that out of the riches of your grace, you may help me find my treasure in you and treasure nothing else above you. Today, I want to offer you all that I am and have so that my life will be lived for your glory. Amen