"Naked came, and Naked shall we go" is the universal law for everyone irrespective of their races or cultures. However, there is a way to break this law! That is to invest into heaven now and collect it when we are in heaven according to Jesus in Matthew 6:19-21.Naked Came & Naked Go
This saying can be found everywhere. In the Bible OT, Ecclesiastes 5:15 Just as he came naked from his mother's womb, he will leave as naked as he came; he will receive no profit from his efforts--he cannot carry away even a handful.
However, when Jesus came on the scene, he taught us a way to break this law.
However, when Jesus came on the scene, he taught us a way to break this law.
Matthew 6:19-21 Treasures in Heaven
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
The wise command is obvious. Don't spend your life in creating earthly wealth. Earthy wealth is not secured. Consider the financial crisis of 2008-9, how much wealth was vaporized in a short period of time. The so-called big banks were shut-down or else have to be saved by the government. Instead, the best policy of life, is to create wealth in heaven where you have collect it after this life in heaven. You have the assurance from Jesus, your Savior and God, Himself.
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
The wise command is obvious. Don't spend your life in creating earthly wealth. Earthy wealth is not secured. Consider the financial crisis of 2008-9, how much wealth was vaporized in a short period of time. The so-called big banks were shut-down or else have to be saved by the government. Instead, the best policy of life, is to create wealth in heaven where you have collect it after this life in heaven. You have the assurance from Jesus, your Savior and God, Himself.
Consider the following verses from other parts of the Bible ....
How to Store into Heaven?
The key question is then how to we store into the heaven's treasury? What are gold, silver, precious stones that we should put there? What are the woods, grass and hays that we should avoid?
Let's see what the Bible teaches:
Mat 10:42 And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward."
Mar_9:41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.
Luk 6:35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
Luk 6:22 "Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man!
Luk 6:23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. (Mat 5:11-12)
Heb 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
Mat_6:4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Mat_6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Col_3:24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Heb 11:26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
Conclusion:
Storing treasures into heaven is just about living out the Christ within us. It is about knowing Jesus' will for our live and following His will. It could mean suffering for His cause, or be blessed with much and to give out as much as we receive in His name and not for our own reputation. It is about doing the most difficult thing like loving your enemy! Whatever you do or suffer in Jesus' Name as He leads you is investing into your heaven treasury account.
Storing treasures into heaven is just about living out the Christ within us. It is about knowing Jesus' will for our live and following His will. It could mean suffering for His cause, or be blessed with much and to give out as much as we receive in His name and not for our own reputation. It is about doing the most difficult thing like loving your enemy! Whatever you do or suffer in Jesus' Name as He leads you is investing into your heaven treasury account.
Lim Liat (c) 20 Sep 2013