Matthew 6:19-21
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

For most of us when we read this verse we are like "check, I don't have any money/treasure anyways". However on days like today, when my son is puking in the backseat of my truck and everything he ate this weekend at grama/grandpas was covering my nice clean seats, I was quickly reminded of my "earthly treasures".

This past week we went over this passage with our High School students, talking about how much time/money/resources we invest in earthly treasures. We asked questions like:

Do you find security in things you own? How do those things make you feel secure?
How would awareness of people who are less fortunate then you change your own attitude towards your possessions?
Is it possible to feel satisfied because you're totally rich in Jesus?
What would change if you decided to trust the Lord for your security?
Do we want things because other people have them?

It is easy for me to read this passage in Matthew and say "this isn't me, I'm not rockin a Lamborghini Reventon Roadster or flying in my private jet." When in reality it is sickening the decisions I make daily that benefit me today/tomorrow/5 years from now (the money I spend on food alone could probably feed a small country or two).

Would you, would I be willing to surrender it all (clothes, cable tv, approval from others) to be used by God? Is He calling you to surrender it all? What are you investing in?