Treasures in heaven

The law of life is: We are born, we grow up, we reproduce and we die. But, the question that emerges from this is: What do we do with our lives while we are alive? The earth is only a passenger place where we do many tasks, where we work hard, but in the end we can not bring with us anything that we have worked for so hard, the only thing that we can take is the satisfaction of having been responsible with the things that We had in our charge.

The disturbing thing about this topic is that everything is temporary and we have immortal souls to save. We can not live life as if there was nothing else after death or as if someday we will not pity before the great tribunal of Christ, where large and small will be before Him. Life is short as well as drinking a glass of water, even what we have is over, we get sick, situations come to our lives that we never thought would come, we spend the years and then we look in the mirror and we realize that yesterday we were 18 and today we have 40, do you realize?

Jesus always taught wise words, and one of those texts is as follows:

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.
Matthew 6:19-21

Many worry about accumulating wealth, having everything that can be had on earth, often forgetting the poor and afflicted, but we as Christians should not be in the same way because we know that our country is heavenly. Something very important that Jesus teaches us here is: Do not worry about accumulating wealth, on earth everything ends, everything rots, there are even thieves who can steal your fortune, but if you make treasures in heaven, no thief can reach what you have there, neither that celestial treasure will rot.

This reflection should lead us to evaluate carefully how we are using the limited time God has given us. Every day is a new opportunity to invest in what has eternal value and to step away from the distractions that bind us to the temporary things of this world. Our talents, our resources, even our strength, all of these will eventually fade away, but what we sow in obedience and faith will remain for eternity. This is why it is essential to ask ourselves: Are we dedicating our efforts to what truly matters, or are we running after things that vanish like smoke?

The Scriptures constantly remind us that the human heart easily clings to what is visible, tangible, and immediate. Yet Christ invites us to look higher, to direct our affections toward the eternal kingdom where true riches dwell. When we set our hearts on heavenly things, even our earthly responsibilities take on a new meaning. Work becomes service, possessions become tools for blessing, and time becomes a sacred opportunity to glorify God. This shift in perspective frees us from anxiety and teaches us to trust in His perfect provision.

Another important truth is that heavenly treasures are formed through actions that reflect the character of Christ: compassion, generosity, humility, forgiveness, and faithfulness. These are the treasures that cannot be measured with earthly scales but are of great worth before God. A simple act of kindness done in love, a moment of patience in the face of difficulty, or a word of encouragement given to someone in need — all these build up an eternal reward that surpasses anything this world can offer.

Life is fragile, and its end is unpredictable. That is why we must be intentional, living every day as good stewards of the time and gifts entrusted to us. Instead of hoarding earthly riches, we are called to invest in spiritual growth, in the well-being of others, and in the advancement of the gospel. When our heart treasures what God treasures, we find true peace and purpose. May we always remember that what we build on earth is temporary, but what we build for heaven remains forever.