Episode 453 - Show Notes
- As we observe human nature, we see that there is a great diversity in what we value. Many value success and accomplishment. Some will value houses and cars. Some will value travel and experiences. Others will value giving their children opportunities for sports. We all value different things. There is nothing inherently wrong with this as much of our choices have to do with our personalities.
- However, as disciples, we must value Jesus above all things. We must ask ourselves the hard question: What would my look like if I valued Jesus above all things? Where would my priorities lie? What changes would I need to make?
- Of course, the reason we value Jesus above all things is because he is worthy. There is no one like Jesus. No one has ever done for us what Jesus has done. Jesus bore our sins on the cross and made a way for our salvation. Jesus is worth serving. He is our highest value.
- Jesus says, how you spend your treasure reveals where your heart is. Today we have two treasures: time and financial resources. How we spend them reveals what we value and what matters most to us.
- Let me ask you the obvious question: What does your calendar and your bank account reveal about your values? It’s quick and easy to go back and look to see what we treasure most.
- When we value Jesus first, we begin to realize that only He can satisfy us. We can run hard after everything this world offers and we will still come up empty. It cannot and will not satisfy our deepest needs.
- Let’s pray and ask God to search our hearts. May our values, our treasure, and our motives be revealed. Let’s determine to value Jesus above all things and let this treasure determine how we live our daily lives.
Matthew 6:20-21 - “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:33 - “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, everything else we need will be added to us.”
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