Devotional: Rich Toward God

Day 5 – Eternal Investment

Scripture: Matthew 6:19–21

Focus: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (v.21)

Observation:

Jesus links the location of our treasure to the condition of our heart. What we value most guides our decisions, our emotions, and our energy. Earthly treasure fades; heavenly treasure grows. This isn’t about poverty or wealth—it’s about priority.

Our heart will always follow our investments. Eternal investments lead to eternal returns.

Challenge:

Take one step to shift your treasure today: donate, downsize, serve, or reprioritize. Let this step be a sign that your heart belongs to God's kingdom, not this world.

Prayer:

Jesus, show me where my heart has followed my treasure. Redirect my affections toward Your kingdom. Help me invest in what lasts forever. Amen.

Devotional: Rich Toward God

 Day 4 – Rich Toward God

Scripture: Luke 12:21 / Hosea 11:1–11

Focus: “This is how it will be…if you are not rich toward God.” (v.21)

Observation:

Jesus closes the parable with a sober truth: there’s no true gain if we store things up for ourselves but remain poor toward God. Hosea shows us God’s heart—we break His heart with idolatry, but He responds with compassion and longing. He doesn’t want what we have; He wants us.

Being rich toward God means living in response to that divine love—with trust, obedience, and generosity.

Challenge:

How are you currently using your resources—time, money, talents—to reflect your relationship with God? Choose one tangible way to become “rich toward God” this week, whether through giving, serving, or trusting more fully.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for pursuing me even when I wander. Make me rich toward You. Teach me to live for eternal things, not temporary pleasures. Amen.

Devotional: Rich Toward God Day 3

 Day 3 – The Rich Fool’s Miscalculation

Scripture: Luke 12:16–20

Focus: “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you.” (v.20)

Observation:

The rich man’s downfall wasn’t his abundance—it was his assumption. He planned everything but prepared for nothing eternal. He consulted no one, especially not God. Eleven self-centered statements in three verses reveal a heart rooted in self-sufficiency.

God calls him a fool—not for being wealthy, but for trusting his wealth instead of his Maker.

Challenge:

Examine your long-term goals and financial plans. Have you invited God into them? What would change if you made spiritual readiness your highest priority? Begin one small act today that reflects faith over fear.

Prayer:

God, help me not to ignore eternity. Teach me to include You in my plans and live with urgency for things that last forever. Amen.

Devotional: Rich toward God

 Day 2 – Life ≠ Stuff

Scripture: Luke 12:15 / Psalm 49:1–11

Focus: “Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

Observation:

Jesus and the psalmist both challenge the lie that wealth equals life. Psalm 49 reminds us that no one can redeem a soul with riches. Possessions give the illusion of permanence, but they cannot protect us from death or secure eternal worth.

Jesus redefines success: not by what we own, but by how we live in light of eternity.

Challenge:

Look at where you’re investing your time, energy, and finances. What story are those investments telling about what you value most? Make one intentional decision today that reflects kingdom priorities over earthly ones.

Prayer:

Father, free me from the lie that my worth is based on wealth or status. Remind me that my life is found in You alone. Amen.

Devotional: Rich Toward God

 Day 1 – Guard Your Heart

Scripture: Luke 12:13–15

Focus: “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed.” (v.15)

Observation:

The parable begins with a relatable moment—a family argument over inheritance. But Jesus doesn’t engage the legal issue; He targets the heart behind it. His warning is clear: greed is deceptive and dangerous. It’s not always about excess—it can disguise itself as fairness or security.

Jesus sees deeper than the request—He sees a soul ruled by wanting more.

Challenge:

Are you more focused on what God can do for your situation than on what He wants to do in your heart? Identify one area where greed or self-interest may be shaping your prayers—and invite God to re-center your desires.

Prayer:

Lord, expose any greed hidden in my heart. Help me desire You more than the things of this world. Teach me to seek You—not just Your gifts. Amen.