Pastor Stephen Dedman

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What does your current “treasure” reveal about where your heart has been?

Context
Today’s verse comes from Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5–7), where He is shaping the inner life of His followers, not just their actions, but their motives and priorities. Starting in verse 19, He contrasts earthly treasures with heavenly treasures. In verse 21, He explains why this matters. This is important because in that culture, many believed wealth was a sign of God’s favor. But Jesus flips that idea, teaching that earthly wealth can actually compete with your relationship with God. Affections, priorities, and spiritual direction are all tied to what you treasure.

Application
I often hear people say, “Follow your heart.” But Jesus teaches something deeper, your heart actually follows your treasure. In other words, what you invest your time in, your energy on, your money with, or your attention on will shape what you love most.

If your treasure is in success, your heart will be consumed by achievement. If your treasure is in comfort, your heart will chase ease. But when your treasure is placed in the things of God, your heart begins to align with Him.

Do you want a stronger relationship with God? Invest time in His Word. Want a deeper prayer life? Give your attention to it daily. Want your heart to shift? Start placing your treasure in the right place.

Truth For The Day
Your heart will always follow what you value most.

Pray
Lord, help me to place my treasure in things that matter for eternity. Align my heart with Yours and redirect my focus when it drifts. Teach me to invest in what truly matters. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Where in your life do you feel weak right now, and how can you invite God into that place?

Context
The apostle Paul wrote these words after pleading with God to remove a “thorn in the flesh” which was a persistent struggle or hardship. Instead of taking it away, God responded with a promise: His grace would be enough. Not only that, but God’s power would actually be displayed more clearly through Paul’s weakness.

Application
We often pray for strength by asking God to remove what’s hard. But sometimes, God chooses a different path, He gives us grace in the struggle rather than deliverance from it. Why? Because it’s in our weakest moments that we lean on Him the most.

Weakness isn’t something to hide from God, it’s where His power shows up best. When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or inadequate, you’re actually in the perfect position to experience His strength.

Instead of asking, “God, why is this happening?” try asking, “God, how can Your power be revealed through this?” Lean into His grace today especially in the areas where you feel weakest.

Truth For The Day
God’s grace is enough for whatever you face today.

Pray
Lord, I admit my weakness to You. I can’t do this on my own, but I don’t have to because Your grace is enough. Show Your strength in my life today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭41‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is God asking you to do today that you’ve been delaying?

Context
After Peter preached at Pentecost, the people were cut to the heart. They believed the message about Jesus, and their response was immediate: “Those who accepted his message were baptized.” There was no delay, no hesitation, just obedience.

Application
One of the greatest struggles in the Christian life is not knowing what God wants but doing what He’s already said. Baptism is one of the clearest steps of obedience in Scripture, yet many delay it. Not out of rebellion, but out of hesitation, fear, or waiting for the “right time.”

Delayed obedience can quietly become disobedience. Every step God asks us to take is not to burden us, but to bless us. Baptism is not about being ready, it’s about being willing.

Is there a step of obedience you’ve been putting off? Whether it’s baptism, forgiveness, or trusting God in a new area, don’t wait. The moment God speaks is the moment to move.

Truth For The Day
Obedience opens the door to everything God wants to do next in your life.

Pray
Lord, give me a heart that responds quickly when You speak. Remove fear, hesitation, and excuses. Help me to trust You enough to obey immediately. In Jesus’ name, Amen.