Where’s Your Treasure?
Earthly vs. Heavenly Treasures
The Cambridge Bible Commentary notes that in biblical times, people often measured wealth in fine garments and precious materials. Moths could destroy the linen, rust could corrode buried coins, and thieves could easily break in and take what was stored. There were no banks or vaults—only fragile treasures that could vanish in an instant.
Benson’s Commentary adds this powerful truth:
“Whatever we make our treasure gains possession of our hearts.”
Isn’t that convicting? The more we cling to earthly things—money, possessions, even achievements—the more our hearts can drift from God.
Matthew Henry’s commentary warns that worldly-mindedness can become “a fatal symptom of hypocrisy.” In other words, when we claim to love God but keep our hearts wrapped around the things of this world, we risk losing sight of what truly matters.
A Personal Reflection
Just the other day, a dear friend at church asked how our home remodel was coming along. I laughed and said everything was finally finished—but now I was struggling to decide where to put all the pictures and knick-knacks!
She smiled and said, “My husband reminded me that since we’re in our golden years, we should be down-sizing, not adding more stuff!”
We both chuckled, but then our conversation turned more serious. We talked about heirlooms—china, furniture, trinkets passed down from parents and grandparents. They’re lovely and sentimental, but we both admitted that our kids probably wouldn’t want them someday.
So why do we hold on to so many things? Maybe because we think they anchor us to our memories or our identity. But Jesus reminds us that our true treasure isn’t in what we own—it’s in who we belong to.
Building on a Stronger Foundation
Material possessions fade, trends change, and even the most cherished items eventually lose their shine. But when we invest in eternal things—our faith, our families, our relationship with God, acts of kindness and service—we’re storing up treasures that will never decay.
We can’t serve both God and stuff. As Jesus says later in verse 24, “No one can serve two masters.”
So today, let’s ask ourselves:
Where is my treasure?
What am I investing my heart in?
Am I building my happiness on things that last forever?
Creative Journaling Ideas for Matthew 6:19–21
If you’re journaling along with me today, here are a few ideas:
Use the Treasure Chest Printable – Write your “heavenly treasures” on the coins and tuck them inside. (Enjoy this free printable through October 31, 2025! After that, it will be included in an upcoming devotional and graphic bundle that I’m so excited to share with you.)
Draw a Key or Heart – Symbolizing God unlocking your heart to eternal priorities.
Create a Mini Collage – Use cutouts or stickers that represent love, peace, service, or worship—your true treasures.
Stamp or Letter the Phrase – “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me to see beyond the temporary. Teach me to treasure You above all else, to build my life on what lasts forever, and to find joy in giving rather than gathering. Amen.
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