Treasures
Friday, March 5
“…where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6: 21
We worry much about our treasure: we save for college, for home down
payment, for retirement, for a rainy day. We worry much about our
security, even when Jesus goes on to tell us not worry about being fed,
sheltered, clothed. I often see non-profit organizations and colleges using
a wider definition of treasure. In those settings we are asked to use our
wisdom, work, and wealth to accomplish the mission. All gifts are to be
deployed. I recall seeing a young pastor borrow money to fulfill a pledge
to accomplish the church’s mission. We hear of the good Samaritan
helping the stranger. The righteous ask, “Lord when did we see you
hungry or thirsty and give you food and drink?” Jesus’ responds, “When
you did it to one of the least.”
Lord, we worry much about ourselves. Open us to use the gifts of our
time, talent and treasure to love our neighbors and your creation. Amen
Mitch Piper, Grace Lutheran Church