read: “If it is your wish for me to bury my dead out of my sight, hear me, and approach Ephron the son of Zohar for me,
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 11:10 am
read:
“If it is your wish for me to bury my dead out of my sight, hear
me, and approach Ephron the son of Zohar for me, that he may give
me the cave of Machpelah which he owns . . .for the full price let
him give it to me in your presence for a burial site.” - Genesis
23:8-9 NASB
As Abraham looked for a tomb in which to bury his wife, Sarah,
Ephron offered to give him the cave of
Machpelah. If Abraham was like many bargain-hunters today, he would
have accepted this offer. But he had higher standards. He knew that
the cave would only have value if he paid the “full
price.” For Abraham wanted to make an investment in
something that was important to him.
Unfortunately, some people do not understand the importance of
value, in their attitude toward property, or even toward the things
of God. They look for quick returns and cheap profit, for as little
effort as possible. They make offerings that are not real
sacrifices, or meaningful investments. Then, they wonder why they
have not been blessed by Him.
The Bible reminds us of the importance of value, particularly in
our relationship with God. Jesus said that “where your
treasure is, there your heart will be also.” He warned us
not to “store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where
moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But
store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew
6:19-21).
Today, ask God to show you what you value in your life. Think
about what you are doing with your time, talent, and treasure. Are
you investing in the Kingdom of God, or in the pleasures of this
world, or things that will not last? Make sure that you place your
highest value on serving God. Make a sacrificial investment of real
value in His Kingdom.
Post your 150-word response to the idea of what is
valuable.
“If it is your wish for me to bury my dead out of my sight, hear
me, and approach Ephron the son of Zohar for me, that he may give
me the cave of Machpelah which he owns . . .for the full price let
him give it to me in your presence for a burial site.” - Genesis
23:8-9 NASB
As Abraham looked for a tomb in which to bury his wife, Sarah,
Ephron offered to give him the cave of
Machpelah. If Abraham was like many bargain-hunters today, he would
have accepted this offer. But he had higher standards. He knew that
the cave would only have value if he paid the “full
price.” For Abraham wanted to make an investment in
something that was important to him.
Unfortunately, some people do not understand the importance of
value, in their attitude toward property, or even toward the things
of God. They look for quick returns and cheap profit, for as little
effort as possible. They make offerings that are not real
sacrifices, or meaningful investments. Then, they wonder why they
have not been blessed by Him.
The Bible reminds us of the importance of value, particularly in
our relationship with God. Jesus said that “where your
treasure is, there your heart will be also.” He warned us
not to “store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where
moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But
store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew
6:19-21).
Today, ask God to show you what you value in your life. Think
about what you are doing with your time, talent, and treasure. Are
you investing in the Kingdom of God, or in the pleasures of this
world, or things that will not last? Make sure that you place your
highest value on serving God. Make a sacrificial investment of real
value in His Kingdom.
Post your 150-word response to the idea of what is
valuable.