Our Daily Bread -- Heart Check April 13, 2016

Read: Luke 12:22-34 Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 22-24; Luke 12:1-31 Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Luke 12:34 When commuting into Chicago on the train, I always followed the “unwritten codes of conduct”—such as, no conversations with people sitting next to you if you don’t know them. That was tough on a guy like me who has never met a stranger. I love talking to new people! Although I kept the code of silence, I realized that you can still learn something about people based on the section of the newspaper they read. So I’d watch to see what they turned to first: The business section? Sports? Politics? Current events? Their choices revealed their interests. Our choices are always revealing. Of course, God doesn’t need to wait to see our choices in order for Him to know what’s in our hearts. But the things that occupy our time and attention are telling. As Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34). Regardless of what we want Him to think of us, the true condition of our heart becomes clear based on how we use our time, our money, and our talents. When we invest these resources in the things He cares about, then it reveals that our hearts are in tune with His. God’s heart is with the needs of people and the advancement of His kingdom. What do your choices tell Him and others about where your heart is? —Joe Stowell Lord, I want my heart to be in tune with Yours. Forgive me for giving it to things of far less value, and teach me the joy of investing my time in opportunities to serve You. Thank You. Share extra copies of Our Daily Bread with your friends or co-workers. Visit us at moreodb.org to sign up. Where is your treasure? INSIGHT: The familiar words “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34) are found in an interesting context. They are uttered after Jesus tells those listening not to worry about the cares of this world because the heavenly Father will take care of their needs. His provision allows us to seek the kingdom of God and not become excessively preoccupied with our temporary earthly needs. J.R. Hudberg Share your thoughts on today’s devotional on Facebook or odb.org.

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