Are you using the present to establish your future?

Remember the story where Jesus talks about a guy who was about to get fired from his job for embezzlement and then who calls in his boss’ creditors, and cooks the books to protect his own welfare? Obviously the story is about the stewardship of wealth, but Jesus, though not approving the employee’s fraud (v. 10), does commend the employee’s prudence in using present opportunities for his future welfare. In fact, Jesus tells us that “the children of this generation are wiser than the children of light.” (see Luke 16:1-8)

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (-Jesus, Matthew 6:21)

We are given 168 hours each week. Want to know what you really treasure? Follow the money trail. Just take inventory of where and how you invest the time you’re given. For example, if you hired an outside auditor to examine where and how you spend your time, your money, your relationships, your life, what would the ledger sheet look like?

We can’t add anything to our spiritual account once we’re dead. Everything is by God and from God and for God. We cannot serve two masters. Either we are building His Kingdom or ours. Make opportunities now to “lay up” treasure for all eternity.

How’s your spiritual bank account looking?

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