While at one of His early crusades, Jesus mentioned treasures. He acknowledged that treasures are for heaping and storing but warned His listeners to be careful about which kind of treasures to keep. A hint of some treasure was mentioned by Christ when He spoke to the rich young ruler and said, "if you are to be mature, sell all your goods, give to the power, and you'll have riches in heaven" and can then follow Christ

He also correlated the location of one's treasure to the prevailing attitude of the mind. 

We begin considering some of the heavenly treasures.

Quotes:

Jesus of Nazareth:

If anyone says to you then, Behold, here is the Christ (the Messiah)! or, There He is!–do not believe it.

For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show great signs and wonders so as to deceive and lead astray, if possible, even the elect (God's chosen ones).

See, I have warned you beforehand.

So if they say to you, Behold, He is in the wilderness (desert)–do not go out there; if they tell you, Behold, He is in the secret places or inner rooms–do not believe it.

For just as the lightning flashes from the east and shines andis seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Paul (formerly Saul) of Tarsus:

For the time is coming when [people] will not tolerate (endure) sound and wholesome instruction, but, having ears itching [for something pleasing and gratifying], they will gather to themselves one teacher after another to a considerable number, chosen to satisfy their own liking and to foster the errors they hold,

And will turn aside from hearing the truth and wander off into myths and man-made fictions.

The stated intention of sending Christ into the world as documented in John is to make the world safe and sound. This alludes to a solution oriented Kingdom, one that seeks to restore the journey of humanity to a benevolent God’s vision of safety and soundness.

The work however of bringing about this safety is bestowed on humanity, specifically, a mature son, as demonstrated by the departing statement of Christ that He was sending us just as His Father sent Him. This is the place of justice. We are to do justice and righteousness as guided by restoring safety through love.

Journey with us.

What does it really mean to be in unity?

Is it a meeting? Lack of fights? Is unity simply harmony of ideas? 

What is the purpose of this unity and how does it come together? Do we understand the unity we are to work towards as a pursuit to enter into the unity of Our Father and His Christ?

How do we cooperate in God's building and be a contributor into the life of our brothers?

Ponder with us.

Jesus made a very double edged statement seemingly in passing which many get excited about and at the same time do not realize how dismissively dangerous it is.

Purpose, Oh Purpose. 

The ever burning desire in the hearts of many that seems to never be satiated sufficiently.

All of humanity craves to find meaning in life. How then do we catch that flame that was lit up and made just for you? 

How does the purpose conversation connect to God’s endgame, the accurate view of sin and the life of purpose we ought to live?

The place of money and material wealth in the life of a son of God needs to be accurately positioned for effective living. Paul pointed out that God is able to make all grace abound to sons so that they may be self-sufficient and have in abundance all that is needed for the purpose of good works. 

These good works are the predetermined work set aside by God for everyone that loves Him and walks in purpose. This is the true ministry of the church which the five offices spoken of by Paul in ephesians build into and prepare the body for and goes along with the growth of the oneness of faith and maturity of each one of us in accurate knowledge of Christ.

We are increasingly living in an instant coffee and microwave dinner defined society. Our penchant for instant results, super fast turnaround stories and hyperspeed efficiency seems unquenchable. Much as we are to learn and adopt prompt obedience to God’s instructions to us, we need to appreciate that the conquering of your allotted space in God's promise isn't one of instant takeover and immediate occupation.

The biggest work that God is working on, probably most important in His sight, is the transformation of the person in character & faith (reliance on Him). Therefore the statement He made that occupation of the promised land would happen over a period of years was to protect us from ourselves, from the enemies within our hearts and minds (find video here: https://youtu.be/C0ApBofXarE  or podcast here: http://bit.ly/3mS68yA ); allowing us opportunity to lay down old thinking and wear new garments that are fit for the promised space we are to live in.