Certainly Uncertain

I have to admit, I have been watching and to listening to a lot of news these days. There are two reasons why I'm so interested in our current "crises" ... I'm concerned. And I'm fascinated. I'm sure that many of you share these feelings with me.

Many of us are concerned about our job security, our retirement plans, nest-eggs, college savings for our kids, our future president, our economy/nation as a whole. I'm right there with you.

On top of that, many of us are fascinated. Fascinated at how we got here. Fascinated at how quickly things can turn south. Fascinated that we didn't learn more from the Great Depression. Fascinated at the uncertainty of a seemingly strong and certain economy.

This is my take: As a society (and I'm including myself), we have put our certainty in an uncertain area. And now, as a result, we are entering a period of relative uncertainty. Follow me? "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasure in heaven where moth and rust 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).

In times of such uncertainty, the wise one will invest in that which is certain. What is certain?

We have gotten to this place by storing up treasures on earth (where things are uncertain at best), let us respond my storing up treasures in heaven (where things are certain at worst)! What does it mean for you to store up your treasure in heaven?

It will require faith and courage on your part, but it will result in certainty and eternal rewards! THAT'S SOMETHING YOU CAN BANK ON!