A few months back I took my two youngest, Emily & Sarah, on a trip to the local bank. Our mission? To open their own personal savings account. Since they had managed (with dad and mom’s help) to save a little money over the past few years we decided it was time to transfer their money from their home bank to the big bank. To say the least, it was quite an experience for them—especially when they had to let go of their money! Of course, at age seven, they were both very curious about how it all works. I have done my best to answer their many questions and each time they get their small allowance now they want to make sure some of it goes to the bank.
But recently Sarah came to me with news of what she wanted to do with her money in the bank once she was older. She said, “Daddy, I’m going to put money in my savings so that when I grow up I can go around the world and tell people about Jesus.” Wow! I must confess, when my wife and I decided to open their account it was so they would have some money put away for college, a car, etc. But words cannot express the joy I felt when I heard Sarah speak these words. Sarah has such a big heart and a generous spirit. In fact, she has also begun saving additional money to give to our church’s missions offering. Why? Sarah is burdened for those who are lost without Jesus. This is evidenced not only through the giving of her money but also through her prayers. Just about each time she offers up a prayer to God she prays that lost people will hear about Jesus. I am so proud of how God is working in Sarah’s heart.
Sarah’s experience should challenge us all to ask ourselves, What will I do with what I have been given? Will I spend it on what is temporal or invest it in what is eternal? Jesus stated it this way, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). So, where’s your treasure? Wherever it is, there you will find your heart.
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