Lifetime investment

The glory of God is a human being, fully alive.
–Meister Eckhart


Last Sunday, we celebrated Resurrection Sunday, Jesus’ eternal victory of life over death. Now we have entered the season of Easter, fifty days leading up to Pentecost. It seems only fitting that after forty days reflecting on Jesus’ wilderness journey, now we have fifty days to celebrate the glory of God—and what that means for us.

Throughout Jesus’ brief ministry, people desiring healing, wholeness and hope took a chance. The paralytic’s faithful friends invested their time, energy and faith to bring him closer to Jesus (Mark 2:1-12). The woman with the bleeding problem took a risk, reaching out to touch the hem of Jesus’ robe (Mark 5:21-34). Even Peter, the trusted disciple, risked it all, stepping out of the boat in an act of faith (Matthew 14:22-35).

Once these people began to understand that Jesus was completely, fully invested in them—despite their broken and messy lives—they, in turn, chose to trust, and invest themselves in this man called Jesus.

So the question begs to be asked: Where are you invested in your life? Have you pinned your hopes on things of this world, perishable “stuff” that brings momentary joy? Or have you allowed your heart to fall deeply and fully in love with the One who loves you like no other, no matter what? That which belongs to God (you) is of greater worth than all things.


Monday Begin this day by investing thirty minutes (or more) in reading Scripture or a devotional passage. Really sit with it. Pray—and rest. Matthew 6:19-21

Tuesday Just for “fun,” take a look at the stock exchange for recent weeks. Notice the ups and downs. Rest in the knowledge that your worth in God’s eyes never changes. Psalm 20:1-9

Wednesday Take time today to invest $1 (or more) in someone, whether a relative, a server at a restaurant or a total stranger. Be blessed. Proverbs 28:25-27

Thursday Take time today to review . . . your budget. Don’t be critical; simply observe where your spending money goes. Any changes your heart suggests? Isaiah 28:16

Friday Spend thirty minutes (or more) with a child today. Listen more than you talk. Seek to be both teacher and student. John 14:1-4

Saturday Today, invest in at least one hour of loving yourself, just the way you are, as beloved child of God. Give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Sunday Celebrate! You are a child of the Most High! Welcome to the Family! Ezekiel 43:1-5

Where you invest your love, you invest your life.

--Mumford & Sons

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