treasure in heaven

Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

It's so fun talking to people about what they think 'treasure in heaven' is. I've heard so many ideas from a big mansion to tons of crowns, to a more important job. Well, I don't know what purpose a house would serve but I do know what the crowns are for... to throw at His feet, as for the more important job, no thanks.

I think I know what treasure in heaven is at least for me. It's people. Heck, that's the only thing I want to collect in heaven...more of us there to love.

Guess who agrees that people are treasure?

Actually it's the only thing referred to (and referred to often:) as His 'treasured possession.'

Psalms 135:4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession.

People, baby, we are His treasured possession!

So what does this mean for you and me? It might mean that our goals should be different than they are right now. It might mean cutting some things out that get in the way of this treasure. Or it might mean just rejoicing in that truth that we are a treasure to God.

Do not be afraid, fellow-little fluffy headed lambs, treasured possessions. It's the Creator's good pleasure to give us the Kingdom.

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