Treasure

The scriptures are very clear. There are two types of treasure. The treasures of the earth are controlled by Satan and include money--mammon, gold, silver--and power. But the treasures of heaven are a different sort. The treasures of heaven include Knowledge, family and posterity, snow, clean water, sunshine, golden grain, fertile fields, health, etc.

So when the Lord promises the righteous treasures, don't expect that he is going to fill your bank account, and never equate your bank account, the size of your home, the elegance of your car to the measure of your righteousness.

How lucky am I? I am rich. My life is filled with treasure. And none of it is in the bank.

But, I increasingly fear that the treasures of heaven are in danger from those seeking wealth and power above the well being of those with whom we share this earth, from those who arrogantly pollute and poison our water and air, who genetically alter the fruits of the fields, who unwittingly produce retroviruses, filoviruses, microscopic fungi that have the potential to destroy life, to cause infertility and vague, indeterminate illnesses as well as specific and deadly illnesses.

Sunshine is the strongest virus killer we have--why didn't we ever get sick while we were bug collecting, sitting around UV lights in hot, tropical jungles?
The center for disease control decontaminates workers from level 4 virus labs by bathing them in UV light--it's out there in our sunshine.
And sunshine is free! Try using a clothes line, lay out in the sun, read a good book while you're there and quit buying antibacterial cleaners! They are effective for less than 5 seconds, the sunshine makes you feel good all day!

And to those who simply choose not to have family because it's too expensive? Aren't you valuing, believing in, putting your faith and trust in the treasures of the earth over and above the very real treasures of heaven?

Take a risk. The Lord will provide. You can't afford not to have children. They are our greatest treasure. So seek knowledge about everything, including the Spirit. Choose wisely. Live with joy.

Your lives depend on it!