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Divine Dispatch
Matthew 6:19-21
Treasures That Last Forever!
Welcome, Faith Force Eternal Treasure Collectors! Today, we’re learning where to store our treasures so they last forever, as shared in Matthew 6:19-21.
Verse Of The Day:
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 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 6:19-21)
Have you ever had a favorite toy break, or lost something you really loved? Jesus teaches us about two different kinds of treasure we can collect!
Jesus says “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” Earth treasures are things like toys, money, games, and stuff. The problem? They don’t last! Toys break, clothes get holes from moths, things get stolen or lost. Earth treasures can disappear quickly!
Instead, Jesus says “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Heaven treasures are completely different – they’re things like kindness, generosity, helping others, loving God, and doing good deeds. These can NEVER be destroyed, stolen, or lost! They last forever in heaven!
Here’s the most important part: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This means whatever you treasure most is what your heart will follow. If you treasure toys and stuff most, your heart will chase after more toys and stuff. But if you treasure eternal things – kindness, love, helping others – your heart will follow God’s ways!
What are you collecting – treasures that break and disappear, or treasures that last forever?
My Two Treasure Chests
Draw two treasure chests on paper. Label one “Earth Treasures (Can Be Destroyed)” and one “Heaven Treasures (Last Forever).” In the earth chest, draw or list temporary things people collect – toys, money, electronics. In the heaven chest, list eternal treasures you can collect – times you showed kindness, helped someone, prayed, shared, loved others, or obeyed God. This week, try to add at least FIVE new items to your heaven treasure chest by doing good deeds!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us store up treasures in heaven, not just on earth! When we're tempted to care most about toys, money, and stuff that won't last, remind us to collect eternal treasures through kindness, generosity, and love. Put our hearts in the right place - focused on what lasts forever! Amen.
Keep storing up heaven treasures, Faith Force Eternal Treasure Collectors! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that where your treasure is, there your heart will be also!
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