The
search for happiness seems never-ending and elusive when dependent upon possessions
and personal accomplishments. A couple sold their home and furnishings to live on
a sailboat, a dream the couple had longed to do for years. It did however get a
bit cramped when their adult children and grandchildren came aboard.
Some dreams pollute our moral and
spiritual fiber, blinding us to who we are in Christ Jesus. The inordinate need
for happiness can allow evil to infiltrate all we are and do. The mother of a musician
pushed her son beyond his ability to cope with the pressure. His disappointment
is expressed in these words: "We slave to gain a worthless treasure. A house
without love is not a home."
Jesus
encourages us to store up our treasures in heaven where they will be secure and
safe. Treasures worthy of heaven are faith that produces works and deeds done
in the name of Jesus, giving honor and glory to God. Jesus gives us joy and
peace. These comprise the core for happiness.
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