Foundations Devotional: Week 4, Day 1
Day 1: The Heart’s True Home
Matthew 6:21
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”
Have you ever noticed how easily we can trace someone’s passions by following their spending habits? Whether it’s a collection of rare books, the latest tech gadgets, or season tickets to sporting events, our resources tend to flow toward what we value most. Jesus understood this profound connection between our material investments and our spiritual allegiances.
This verse isn’t just about money—it’s a mirror reflecting the deepest loyalties of our hearts. When we examine our bank statements, calendars, and energy expenditures, we’re really looking at a diagnostic report of our spiritual health. The question isn’t simply “Where is your treasure?” but rather “Where is your heart finding its home?”
Consider for a moment: If someone were to analyze your spending patterns, time
commitments, and the use of your talents over the past month or year, what would they conclude about your priorities? Would they see a heart anchored in eternal values in Christ, or one scattered across temporal and material concerns?
The beauty of this teaching is that it works both ways. While our treasure follows our heart, we can also guide our heart by intentionally placing our treasure in things that matter to God. When we invest in His Kingdom—whether through financial giving, serving others, or dedicating our talents to ministry—our hearts naturally follow, growing more aligned with His purposes.
Reflection Questions:
1. What do your recent expenditures of time, money, and energy reveal about your heart’s true priorities?
2. In what ways could you strategically “store up treasure in heaven” this week?
3. How might redirecting your resources impact your spiritual growth?
Prayer Focus:
Lord, help me align my treasure with Your kingdom priorities, knowing
that my heart will follow. Show me areas where I need to reinvest my resources in eternal matters rather than temporary pleasures.