Laying Up Treasures On Earth

Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.


The picture of Bran Castle was taken this week as Randy and I traveled to the mountains. We drove to Sania, where we visited the lavish Peles Castle. Here Romania's Royality lived in extreme luxury, while the poorest of the poor starved or barley survived all around them. We journeyed on to Brasnov and the Bran Castle, my favorite sits atop the mountain; shinning above the treetops. Not as lavish as Peles, but majestic, strong and beautiful. Both pieces of history left behind, reminding us of "treasures" of the past. Multitudes of very wealthy and 'upper crust' people passed through the halls of each castle. Most of which were only concerned about their social standing and their earthly treasurers.

The team from CCSBA had spent the week working in Galati. It was a small team in number, on 4 plus David Groves, with International Gospel Outreach, who organizes the mission trips. A small team, but full of energy and ready at the drop-of-a-hat to hit the streets to Share Jesus Without Fear, Prayer Walk, Hand out literature or whatever they were asked to do.

I do not have the number of contacts, open Bible contacts, or in home Bible studies this team racked up during the week, however they did an awesome job! They accomplished much for the Kingdom of God. Many lives were touched and changed eternally. Even the hearts of some of our volunteers were touched and inspired by God in mighty ways. The folks that came on this team from CCSBA will never know the full extent of the impact they made toward the Kingdom of God until they reach Heaven and see some of the Romanians they meet this week face to face. They planted the seed, God will do the rest.

I want to encourage you to be more like the CCSBA team members that just returned home. To be busy about the Lord's work "GO", "BE BUSY", "SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS" to those living in darkness. Don't continue to lay up treasures here on earth that moths and rust will destroy. Get out and make a difference in someone's life for eternity. You will be glad you did.