The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / DEDICATED TO THE LORD

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 156 of 365 DEDICATED TO THE LORD The Levites in charge of the treasury were responsible for receiving, storing and protecting the people's offerings and the plunder accumulated from war victories. Over time, the storehouse acquired large amounts of gold, silver and other valuables. When civil war broke out between Israel and Judah, the kingdom was divided. Eventually both Israel and Judah were overthrown by other nations, the storehouse was destroyed and objects of worship were hauled off by foreigners. In what has been called Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught people the ultimate value of storing up treasures in heaven - such spiritual treasures cannot be stolen or ruined (Mt 6:19 - 21). All material things treasured by this world will one day meet destruction. But the love God's people show in Christ's name and the works they do to serve his kingdom will endure forever. Those who labor for the Lord will someday receive an eternal reward from him (Col 3:23 - 24). Jesus, forgive me for getting distracted by worldly treasures. Help me to seek the treasures of your kingdom and to only invest in things of eternal significance. Amen. 1 Chronicles 26:20-22 NASB 20 The Levites, their relatives, had charge of the treasures of the house of God and of the treasures of the dedicated gifts. 21 The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, namely, the Jehielites, were the heads of the fathers' households, belonging to Ladan the Gershonite. 22 The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and Joel his brother, had charge of the treasures of the house of the L ord . Colossians 3:23-24 NASB 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.