{"id":171,"date":"2011-10-09T12:58:06","date_gmt":"2011-10-09T19:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rom120.com\/blog1\/?p=171"},"modified":"2011-10-09T12:58:06","modified_gmt":"2011-10-09T19:58:06","slug":"where-are-your-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rom120.com\/blog1\/2011\/10\/09\/where-are-your-treasures\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are Your Treasures?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How easy it is for us to accrue treasures on earth — the perfect home, the coolest car, the latest clothing styles, the best foods. How much of that are you willing to share, to let go of, to be okay with if it all disappears tomorrow? After reading the novel Last Light<\/em> by Terri Blackstock, I was reminded of how selfish we as humans can be, and how easily we forget that we are stewards of all we have, because ultimately, everything all belongs to God. We won\u2019t be taking anything with us when we die. Storing up treasures on earth and not in heaven could cost us eternally. I must be willing to relinquish ALL earthly things and rest in our Heavenly Father to care for me in any situation. Scripture affirms this. Christians have written songs about this very subject in support of the word of God. At times, it is easy. During other times\u2026I must consciously remind myself of this. How about you?<\/p>\n

Matthew 19:16-30<\/strong>
\n16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, \u201cGood Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?\u201d
\n17 So He said to him, \u201cWhy do you call Me good\/ No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.\u201d
\n18 He said to Him, \u201cWhich ones?\u201d
\nJesus said, \u201c \u2018You shall not murder,\u2019 \u2018You shall not commit adultery,\u2019 \u2018You shall not steal,\u2019 \u2018You shall not bear false witness,\u2019
\n19 \u2018Honor your father and your mother,\u2019 and, \u2018You shall love your neighbor as yourself.\u2019\u201d
\n20 The young man said to Him, \u201cAll these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?\u201d
\n21 Jesus said to him, \u201cIf you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.\u201d
\n22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
\n23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, \u201cAssuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.\u201d
\n25 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, \u201cWho then can be saved?\u201d
\n26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, \u201cWith men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.\u201d
\n27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, \u201cSee, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?\u201d
\n28 So Jesus said to them, \u201cAssuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
\n29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name\u2019s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.
\n30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.<\/p>\n

This World is Not My Home<\/strong>
\nWords and Music by Albert E. Brumley
\n\u00a9 1965 – Albert E. Brumley & Sons
\nAll Rights Reserved<\/p>\n

This world is not my home, I’m just passing through.
\nMy treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.
\nThe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
\nAnd I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.
\nChorus<\/em>
\nO Lord you know I have no friend like you
\nIf Heaven’s not my home, then Lord what will I do?
\nThe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
\nAnd I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.<\/p>\n

They’re all expecting me and that’s one thing I know.
\nMy Savior pardoned me and now I onward go.
\nI know He’ll take me through, though I am weak and poor.
\nChorus<\/em>
\nO Lord you know I have no friend like you
\nIf Heaven’s not my home, then Lord what will I do?
\nThe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
\nAnd I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.<\/p>\n

Just up in Glory Land we’ll live eternally.
\nThe Saints on every hand are shouting victory.
\nTheir song of sweetest praise drifts back from Heaven’s shore
\nAnd I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.
\nChorus<\/em>
\nO Lord you know I have no friend like you
\nIf Heaven’s not my home, then Lord what will I do?
\nThe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
\nAnd I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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