A friend of mine had spent several years in the United States Navy during World War II. He had served his tour of duty and was waiting on an island in the Pacific for transportation home. He and many others were waiting for a ride on a government transport back to the United States.
After several days of waiting his time came. He grabbed his seabag and got in line. When his time came to board the plane, he was told that there was no room for his seabag. He could not take it with him. Everything he possessed was in that bag: clothing, souvenirs, necessities, memories, everything, but the clothes on his back.
He made a choice, he dropped his seabag, jumped aboard the plane and left for home. This is a true story, but it has significant applications to life.
We all know that one day we will die and leave everything we have right here in this world. But unlike the sailor above, who could not take it with him, we have the opportunity to send on ahead to our heavenly home.
Jesus said, ” 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 destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19-21).
How do you lay up treasures in heaven? by giving back to God a portion of what he has given to you, such as time, wealth, health, relationships, and dreams. And remember the promise in Scripture about giving:
” Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. (Luke 6:38)
The question then is very simple, when you die are you going to leave what you have here on earth or are you going to send some of it on ahead? If you send it ahead you will have treasures in heaven.
If you have questions on how to do this, I would be honored to assist you in any way I can!