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Hello and welcome. I'm so glad you've joined me today. We live in a world that praises accumulation. We're taught to save, to build up a pension, to secure our futures. And there's wisdom in being good stewards of what God gives us. But Jesus offers us a different kind of investment strategy. One that doesn't wear out, can't be stolen and doesn't fade with time.

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He says, sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven and the purses of heaven. Never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe. No thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Luke chapter 12, verse 33. That's a radical call. Jesus tells us to give generously.

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That's how we store up eternal treasure. That's how we live productively for heaven, not just for earth. Have you ever noticed how hard it is to let go? We cling to our money, to our time, even to our energy, thinking we'll need them later. But Jesus flips the script. He says that when we give these things away to meet the needs of others, we don't lose.

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We gain. We gain something far greater lasting reward and a heart to live with grace. I remember someone he would quietly give to others, even when her own resources were stretched. I once asked her why. She said I can't out give God. He's never failed me. Yet. Her joy wasn't in her bank balance. It was in knowing. Her generosity pleased God and made a difference.

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In the Salvation Army, we try to live this out through food parcels, debt advice, street outreach, and emergency shelters. Every act of kindness becomes a deposit in God's eternal economy. When we give, we reflect the heart of the one who gave everything for us. Maybe you've been tempted to hold back. Maybe out of fear or just comfort. Or maybe you've been too busy to notice.

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But Jesus is clear. What you give in his name is never wasted. So what if you saw your generosity not as a loss, but as an investment? What if each time you gave your time, your energy, your attention, you imagined building a treasure vault in heaven? One that's secure, one that's overflowing. One that reflects the generosity of your Savior.

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There's no better way to prepare for eternity than to live generously. Now. As we conclude, today is something for you to think about. What one generous act can you do today to store up treasure in heaven? Let's pray. Lord, help me not to cling tightly to the things of this world. Show me the joy of giving. Teach me to trust you with what I have and to use it for your kingdom.

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May I live today with open hands and a willing out. In Jesus name. Amen.

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Thanks for joining me today and I hope to see you again tomorrow.