What do you long for? What is your focus? Do you think a lot about what new item/items you want to purchase? Are you consumed with your finances and how to make more money? Do you spend your time working for earthly treasures?
Each day this week I have challenged you to think about your treasures and your focus. In other words, I have asked you to examine your heart. What does your heart long for? Is your focus on money, fame, influence, success, or power? How can you build treasures in Heaven?
Click here to read the entire Sermon On the Mount found in Matthew 5-7. While it is a longer read than the usual scripture we share, it is a synopsis of Christian living. Living as Christ directs us in this sermon will equip us to store treasures in Heaven.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the Sermon On the Mount and the examples Christ set for me. Help me to be more like Christ each day so I will be building my Heavenly bank. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Water Walkers 
One of the most impressive, memorable sermons I’ve heard was at one of the morning services at our annual Campmeeting. One of the ministers who was speaking that week came to the podium and began quoting the Sermon on the Mount–no commentary or exegesis, just the words of Jesus. When he finished the 3 chapters, he prayed and dismissed the audience. The words were challenging, comforting, convicting…
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Wow! I am sure that was quite impressive and memorable to hear the words of Christ spoken in such a way!
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