Zealous?

Proverbs 23:17-18
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day; For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off.

What am I zealous for? What does my mind dwell on throughout my day? Where are my eyes drawn? How do I spend my free time? This is my desire. It doesn't matter much what I say I desire, my investment reveals the true treasure of my heart.

Matthew 6:19-21
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Colossians 3:2
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Where I invest my time, my thoughts, my wealth and my resources, there is my destiny. The return on investment will be consistent with what I invest in. If I invest in earthly things, how can I expect anything more than earthly results? However if I invest in heavenly things, if I focus on knowing Christ and honoring Him, I can expect eternal blessings. I have hope of so much more.

Father - make my heart desire to know You, to fear You and to honor You above all else. Remind me to invest my time, thoughts and treasures in that which lasts. Fill me with Your hope and keep me from getting distracted by the things of this world. Amen.