Upper Loft Meditation - Luke 12

“For where your treasure is, there your heart 1 will be also.” - Luke 12:34

Jesus understands the struggles we are in. He knows when we are stressed out. He knows what is gnawing at our hearts because of relationships gone sour.

This verse and the few that precede it (22-33) form a great reality check, especially for those who are caught in a worry tunnel. 2 It is a call to put all things into perspective.

What your treasure is can be seen by what occupies your mind, captivates your heart, and is always on your lips. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Our treasure is what we think about and what we work for. We hope it will give us joy, peace, and fulfillment. Sometimes we get lost in our pursuit of the treasure. If we are following Jesus, the treasure is with us. The treasure is the very presence of God with us.

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1. In the New Testament “heart” refers to the mind, the will, and the emotions.
2. A worry tunnel is a place on your journey of faith where whatever direction you look there is no exit. The walls feel like they are closing in. When you try to make progress moving forward, you only seem to be going down hill.