Tuesday Writing by Diane Sutton.....1/10/17

Good morning,

Diane Sutton has provided the writing for Tuesday, which is called,"The Treasures We Value."  She has shared several examples of scripture that tell us that the word of God is what we should collect as valuables to keep us centered on the true treasures we should collect. Diane writes, "Where is your heart?  Are you storing up heavenly treasures or earthly collections?"

Wishing you a beautiful day "to get your worship on." (lyrics from a song by Mandisa.) So put on your galoshes or your snow boots and go out to enjoy this day that the Lord has made.

God bless,

Corinne & Diane
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Today's Devotional

"The Treasures We Value"

When my mother passed away a few years ago, I inherited her treasured collection of Hummel figurines which she had collected for years, lovingly displaying them throughout her home. I don’t know how much she paid for each one but today they have little value because they have lost their appeal among modern day collectors. The same fate happened to the value of collectibles like Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch Dolls. We live in a world full of treasure-seekers collecting coins, art, stamps, books, sports memorabilia or anything which is perceived to have value to them and other collectors.

I know many of us probably have a collection of something we value or just enjoy having in our home while others may have inherited a collection like I did.  But have we thought about what things should we, as believers, be collecting?

Scripture says we should “collect” heavenly treasures such as godly wisdom, knowledge, understanding, righteousness, faith and love.

Proverbs 2:1-5 says we should store up God’s commands within us and seek His wisdom, understanding and insight. The passage continues to say if we look for these as if searching for hidden treasure we will then understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

Isaiah 33:6 states that the Lord will be our solid foundation for our times and the fear of the Lord is the key to the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and a rich store of salvation.

Colossians 2:2-3 tells us that our goal should be to know the mystery of God in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge

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1Timothy 6 says we should pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. We should be rich in good deeds, be generous and willing to share. In this way we will lay up treasure for ourselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that we may take hold of the life that is truly life.

Matthew 6:19-21 warns us of the dangers of collecting earthly treasures which are easily destroyed or stolen.

Matthew 6 states “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Where is your heart?  Are you storing up heavenly treasures or earthly collections?

This year let us diligently seek the heavenly treasures that God has for us through God’s Word. 

Matt Donehy (Tenth Avenue North)

Mark Hale (Casting Crowns)

Steven Curtis Chapman & Mandisa
singing...
"Jesus, Firm Foundation"

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Here is an uplifting graphic

for you to think about.

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Prayers are lifted up daily for 

you by the Devotional Writers 

and the Monthly Writing Staff

of Women's Focus Ministries.

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