10/26/2026
“As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.”
Psalms 42:1
CCO Daily Devotional
What Has Your Heart?
Today’s Passage
Matthew 6:19-34
Photo verse Matthew 6:33
In Matthew 6, Jesus is teaching us a valuable lesson about the heart.
He begins by talking about treasure. The things we value most have a way of pulling our hearts toward them. That is why Jesus tells us to lay up treasures in heaven. He is teaching us to invest our lives in things that have eternal value rather than things that will one day pass away.
The things of this world may have value for a season, but they cannot last forever. Careers, accomplishments, possessions, hobbies, and recreation can become misplaced treasures if we allow them to take God’s rightful place in our hearts. But the treasures that have eternal value are Christ, His kingdom, His Word, and the people we invest in for His glory.
What we treasure affects what captures our attention. If our hearts are fixed on earthly things, those things often become our focus. But when our hearts are fixed on God and His kingdom, it changes how we see everything else.
And that is why no one can serve two masters. Whatever has our hearts and our attention will eventually influence our decisions, and before long it can begin to master us without us even realizing it.
It is no surprise that Jesus eventually talks about worry. When our hope is tied to temporary things, we naturally worry about losing them. Our joy begins to rise and fall with our circumstances because our treasure is tied to them. But when our treasure is in Christ and His kingdom, we can trust Him with tomorrow because our treasure is secure.
As you read this section, Jesus seems to keep bringing us back to the same question:
What has your heart?
That can be an uncomfortable question, but it’s one worth asking. It invites us to honestly examine what we treasure, what captures our attention, and what is shaping our lives.
Jesus is not merely teaching about money, possessions, or anxiety. He is helping us examine what we truly value, pursue, and trust.
That is why He ends by saying:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Let’s Pray
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that the things of this world are temporary, but Your kingdom is eternal. Help us to treasure You above everything else and to keep our hearts focused on what matters most. Protect us from allowing temporary things to pull our attention away from You. Teach us to seek first Your kingdom, trust You with tomorrow, and find our joy in Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.