The motives of a disciple of Christ!

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21

This admonition from Jesus relates to your earthly goals and your heart condition to become willing to be an ambassador for Jesus touching those living in darkness.

There is nothing wrong with diligently working to provide yourself and family with a comfortable lifestyle. However, you are working in a world that is not under the authority of God. The luxuries of the world will eventually wither and fade away. They are not permanent. And, they an easily lead you astray from God.

The thieves in this narrative refer to Satan and His legion of demons. Satan wants to steal your treasures and destroy you. This onslaught never ends and you are in a continual battle against the enemy. Your weapons are utilizing the full armor of God.

Your only security in this world is laying up treasures in Heaven that cannot be touched by Satan and have everlasting consequences. God wants your heart to be in accord with His attitudes and views about the definition of treasures.

The question is how can you do this? The answer lies in the biblical truth about binding and loosing. This should be foremost in your goals while living here on earth.

The act of binding is standing firm against the work of Satan. You rebuke Satan from having any influence in your life. Also, you pray and make intercession for those with a demonic stronghold over them asking God to set them free.

You ask God that His Word will dwell richly in you with all wisdom and understanding and this allows you to refute the lies of Satan in your counsel with others.

The act of loosing refers to bringing salvation to those in your life. You have been instructed by God to plant seeds wherever life takes you.

This happens through the efficacy of the rivers of Living Water flowing out of your heart, consistent prayer, and speaking the counsel of God under the authority of the Holy Spirit.

The works of God are eternal!