Read through the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 119:41-80, 2 Samuel 20-21

I love that David put away his concubines, going in to them no longer, yet continuing to provide for them.

I love that the wise woman was willing to rush her own life to save her city.

I love that David continued to spare Mephibosheth, keeping his oath to Jonathan and to the Lord.

I was thrilled when this song by CityAlight came up on my Pandora station. It’s one of my favorites.

So today I’m thinking again, where is my treasure? On earth or in heaven?

If earth, why? What joy does earth hold? Good food? Fancy clothes? Fun times with friends? The love of grandbabies and children and a husband? The ecstasy of seeing someone receive the gift of faith and be welcomed into God’s eternal kingdom?

If heaven, why? Do I want to be in heaven so I can be reunited with loved ones who have already been called home, like my Grandma Norma and my babies gone too soon? Or do I want to be in heaven so I don’t have to deal with all the pain and sin that life on earth entails? Or do I want to be in heaven so my faith will finally be as sight and I can enjoy living in the presence of my Savior?

For to me to live is Christ,
and to die is gain.

Philippians 1:21 ESV

Heavenly Father, You are worthy of it all. What does earth have that compares to the joy of knowing You? Help me to cast off all that sin that clings so tightly. Give me strength to pursue You, to live on earth with eternity and heaven in view. Christ is mine now and forever. ✝️ ♾️ Amen