Around 200 years ago, the tomb of the great conqueror Charlemagne was opened.
The workmen were shocked by what they saw.
His body, sitting upright, was clothed in the most elaborate kingly garments, with a scepter in his bony hand.
And on his knees lay the Holy Scriptures, with a lifeless, bony finger pointing to:
Mark 8:36: “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?”
So often, people place more emphasis on-
– what is gained in this world,
– how successful they become or
– how much they achieve,
– rather than focusing on their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Martin Luther said:
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.”
What are you holding onto today?
It may be someone or something, but remember that the things we hold onto in life will eventually pass away.
Nothing that we ever gain in this world will last.
Only two things shall endure forever:
– the Word of God, and the souls of the men and women who put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
Jesus said, “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be” (Matthew 6:19-21).
Where is your treasure today?
Ask God to help focus your heart and mind on the things above and witnessing to those around you who are lost.
(PR)