Daily Devotional: December 12th, 2019

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:21

What do we treasure? Many of us said toys, our animals, electronics, friends and family, candy, comfort and even fancy cars!

Matthew, the writer of this scripture, was a tax collector and was probably a rich man. He most likely had lots and lots of favorite “treasures” in his life , yet gave them all up to drop everything to follow and serve Jesus. He recognized Jesus as the real treasure in his life and realized that his heart should not be filled with earthly treasures, but the eternal treasure Jesus provided.

What three ways can we show Jesus that He is our real treasure?

• By Giving
  • We can honor and love our church by giving to the offering. Just imagine what more could be done at Good Shepherd if we all gave more!
• By our Time
  • Serving KidServe, our children’s mission projects.
• By our Talents
  • Offering to play our musical instruments at nursing homes etc. Finding ways to share things we know and love with others that are in need.

Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for your Son and our Savior Jesus. Please help us to remember to choose You as our real treasure, as we know that is where our heart should belong. Amen