For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21 We’ve all heard and read this before or at least a proverb similar to it. In fact, people probably have quoted this to us in order to warn us against chasing the wrong dreams. Whatever the case may be, this statement is true and absolutely weighty. We have to give it much consideration in light of living in a society where treasures are instantaneous and similarly where most people don’t know what they want because they don’t have a treasure their hearts desire for a long sustained period of time. Just look at the average length of time people are married and you’ll understand. Better yet, see how fast your kid gets disinterested in the new toy you bought him. If that’s not applicable, how about we recount the last boyfriend you had and the two weeks it took for you to kick him to the curb. Here’s what Jesus was saying, “we’re fickle people, STOP!” That was my interpretation. He points out to us in the verses immediately preceding this one we just read by saying, “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” (Matthew 6:19-20 ESV). He was talking about why we shouldn’t chase after temporary treasures that lose its glimmer and it’s sparkle. The “why” is simply because those treasures can be lost and when you lose them, you lose yourself in the process. Jesus instead advocates searching for a treasure in heaven. I don’t care if you think this is a metaphysical heaven, physical heaven or just an ideation of heaven. When things are set aside for heaven, one thing is certain– they are set aside for the perpetual eternity. As a result, Jesus says we must find our treasure in things that continue perpetually. So what are heavenly treasures? What are these “treasures” that cannot be stolen or rusted away? Are they not principles, ideals, and visions from God? Are they not the hopes, dreams and aspirations of a generously loving Father? Are they not the glory, wonder and awe produced through undying passion instilled in us through a Spiritual fire? If you want a treasure that never gets old and never dies, you need to move your heart toward Jesus. We get closer to Jesus by forgiving the trespasses of others; through simple prayers to God; and lastly by moving toward a place God is calling your name. Find your undying treasure today.