And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” Luke 12:15

 Think back to a time when you made a significant purchase; maybe it was a car, a house, a boat, a pool, a special tool or cookware. That something was meaningful to you. How do you feel about it now? Does it still work, have you sold it, or maybe it’s somewhere collecting dust. Take it a step further and walk around your home and see all the stuff you possess, does it have the same importance as the day you bought it?

 We live in a world that encourages you to buy stuff, and some of it might be useful, but over time it has probably become a financial burden with monthly payments and maintenance cost. You thought it might make life better, but in actuality it’s just one more thing you own (or making payments on) that has lost its luster.

 Today’s verse comes from the mouth of Jesus Christ. He knows you want a things that make you happy, but He also knows the limits of its benefit, and most of it runs out of excitement over a brief time. Nothing you own makes you who you are!

 Your life was created, by God, with a special purpose, and He wants you to discover it by searching out His will for your life and pursue it with the same passion you put forth in buying stuff. The worldly stuff only provides temporary pleasure, but a relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, will bring lasting joy, in this present life and beyond.

 Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in heaven that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:33-34

 You don’t have to sell everything you’ve got. Gods provided you the resources to buy those things. But don’t let your purchases define who you are. You are a child of the living God and He wants to enrich your life with the blessings and joy only He can provide. Focus your heart on God and seek after His will for your life. You’ll soon see your priorities change and become more Christ focused. Your desires will become pleasing to Him and He will bless you for your faithfulness as you store up treasures in Heaven! God bless!