Scripture
“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steel.”

Observation
When we fast, we should not make it obvious that we are fasting. This is for the admiration of people. We should look normal and not tell anyone so that we can receive a reward from our Father in heaven.

We must not store up treasures for ourselves on earth where they can easily be stolen or degraded. Rather, we should store up treasure in heaven where they will last forever.

Application
The world is constantly pressuring us to spend more and more and to invest wisely for the future.

In a culture that has abandoned God, the only thing to focus on is the physical world; there is no sense of eternity or life continuing after death.

People are consumed by endless acquisition of possessions, as if that is their sole reason for living. Jesus points us to our real destiny in heaven and a radical reordering of our priorities on earth.

When we give to the poor or give generously to support the kingdom of God, then we are storing up treasures in heaven. Being generous and considering the needs of others create a healthy environment for our soul.

Prayer
Thank you Lord for the abundant wealth you have blessed me with. Please help me to store up treasures in heaven and not just on earth. Amen