Wealth With Wings
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings: they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:5
We often place undue value on fleeting objects of desire. I remember in junior college having the goal of dating the most popular girl on campus. For months, that was all I could think about. How to get introduced, what to say and hopefully an invitation that would not get turned down. And wouldn't you know it? All of that hard work paid off! I actually got a date with the Homecoming Queen! The days of anticipation prior to the date were spent planning and analyzing how to make the evening the most unforgettable event in the history of man kind! And when the event happened? Fireworks and bands playing? Nope, the biggest let down of a life time! She was very kind and sweet but it was the most boring date of my life! Talk about a lot of wasted effort...
We often laugh off such events as childish behavior. However, are we any better as adults? Don't we still have dreams of sleek cars, big boats and even bigger homes? Once we get them, are we content? Do any of these last longer than a lifetime? The answer is usually no. The desire, if not the object of desire, seems to fly away much like described in the verse above.
Imagine the results if we were focused on Christ in such a manner. The enthusiasm and effort would have immeasurable results upon the kingdom of heaven. Jesus tell us in Matthew 6:19-21 where to place our heart and treasures.
In my story above, I was continually focused on making the girl my prize. Today, let's keep our focus on our heavenly prize. By focused thought and prayer, our efforts will reap us the treasure that matters most!
We often place undue value on fleeting objects of desire. I remember in junior college having the goal of dating the most popular girl on campus. For months, that was all I could think about. How to get introduced, what to say and hopefully an invitation that would not get turned down. And wouldn't you know it? All of that hard work paid off! I actually got a date with the Homecoming Queen! The days of anticipation prior to the date were spent planning and analyzing how to make the evening the most unforgettable event in the history of man kind! And when the event happened? Fireworks and bands playing? Nope, the biggest let down of a life time! She was very kind and sweet but it was the most boring date of my life! Talk about a lot of wasted effort...
We often laugh off such events as childish behavior. However, are we any better as adults? Don't we still have dreams of sleek cars, big boats and even bigger homes? Once we get them, are we content? Do any of these last longer than a lifetime? The answer is usually no. The desire, if not the object of desire, seems to fly away much like described in the verse above.
Imagine the results if we were focused on Christ in such a manner. The enthusiasm and effort would have immeasurable results upon the kingdom of heaven. Jesus tell us in Matthew 6:19-21 where to place our heart and treasures.
In my story above, I was continually focused on making the girl my prize. Today, let's keep our focus on our heavenly prize. By focused thought and prayer, our efforts will reap us the treasure that matters most!
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