One day as I was sitting contemplating on things, the Lord showed me a treasure chest, like a child had and stored all his prized possessions and little trinkets that he/she thought were of great value. I remember as a little girl how I had a little jewelry box that I kept a cool ring, or a picture, some coins, or things I would find in my yard that I dug up and thought it was a secret treasure.
As we grow up, we may have things we consider treasures or of high value. It may be something from our childhood, a collectible, a letter or note, a picture of someone, or maybe as parents something our child made for us that are so precious to us.
For some it may be something even bigger, like a new house, a new car we have saved for, a trophy, or that degree that got us the job we always dreamed of…..
I know as we grow older it’s those things that we thought were important don’t seem that much more important anymore.. Times we spent with loved ones that have passed are more precious to me everyday especially when you just can’t drop by for a visit or call them on the phone. Even our health is so precious, when we don’t have it like we used to.
All of this got me thinking about what the Lord holds precious and what He considers to be treasures… earthly treasures vs eternal treasures. What is more important in His eyes of storing up and gaining earthly treasures, vs storing up eternal treasures……