Matthew 6:19-21 NIV — Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

To store up means to put something away to save it for later. Do you have material or earthly items that you store up or save? What is the special occasion you are waiting for to use those items? Do you have a specific date in mind or is the special occasion a vague time and you just want to be ready?

In today’s scripture, Jesus tells us not to store up earthly treasures but instead to focus on building our heavenly bank. Today, meditate on Matthew 6:19-21 and ask yourself what treasures you are storing. How are you storing treasures in heaven?

Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes to the treasures I am storing. Show me ways to focus more on building my heavenly bank instead of earthly treasures. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.