It’s a joy to walk together as a church family, learning and growing in the ways God calls us to live. Today, we reflected on Jesus’ words from Matthew 6, where He challenges us to consider where our treasure truly lies. Jesus makes it clear: “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and money.” This is not just a warning about greed, but an invitation to examine our motivations, our work, and our giving in light of God’s kingdom.
We live in a world that constantly pulls us to measure our worth and security by what we possess. Yet, Jesus calls us to store up treasures in heaven—things that cannot be destroyed or stolen. This means reorienting our hearts and minds, seeing money not as a goal, but as a tool for God’s purposes. Our work, whether it’s driving a trash truck, running a business, farming, or serving in the church, is sacred when done for God’s glory. There is no hierarchy in the kingdom; all honest work can be ministry when offered to Him.
I shared some personal struggles about balancing farming and pastoring, wrestling with the tension of serving two “masters.” Through a season of pain and prayer, God graciously showed me that my value isn’t in what I produce or how I split my time, but in serving Him wholeheartedly wherever He places me. The freedom to give and serve cheerfully comes not from compulsion or guilt, but from gratitude for Christ’s extravagant gift to us. We don’t give to manipulate God or to earn His favor, but as a response of love, partnership, and mission.
Ultimately, our giving—of money, time, or talents—should flow from a heart transformed by the gospel. We are stewards, not owners, and God delights in cheerful, willing hearts. As we trust Him with our resources, we find joy and freedom, knowing that He cares for us far more than we could ever imagine. May we be a people who give, work, and live for His glory, confident that He will provide and use us in ways beyond what we can see.
