Compare Revelation 21:21 with Matthew 6:20 about storing treasures in heaven. Heaven’s Streets of Gold: Revelation 21:21 • “The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl, and the main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.” • Gold so refined it is transparent—wealth so perfect it becomes the pavement beneath redeemed feet. • God is showing, not merely telling, that heaven’s economy eclipses anything earth can offer. Storing Up Treasure: Matthew 6:20 • “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” • Jesus calls believers to shift their portfolio from the temporary to the eternal, investing in what cannot decay or be stolen. What the Streets Teach About Our Investments • If gold is underfoot in the New Jerusalem, then what the world exalts is heaven’s asphalt—why cling to it here? • God’s lavish provision in Revelation 21:21 guarantees He can safeguard whatever we deposit with Him (cf. 2 Timothy 1:12). • Matthew 6:20 supplies the strategy; Revelation 21:21 supplies the visual proof: heavenly investments pay eternal dividends. Practical Ways to “Bank” in Heaven • Generous giving to kingdom work (Luke 12:33) • Acts of mercy and hospitality done for Christ’s sake (Matthew 25:40) • Faithful witness and disciple-making (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20) • Persevering through trials with praise (James 1:12) • Building on Christ with enduring works—gold, silver, precious stones (1 Corinthians 3:12-14) Why It Matters Today • Earthly assets fade; heavenly assets accrue compound glory (1 Peter 1:4). • Every sacrifice here translates into splendor there, where the currency never devalues. • Living with Revelation 21:21 in view frees hearts from material grip and fuels joyful obedience now. Supporting Verses That Echo the Theme • Philippians 3:20 – “Our citizenship is in heaven.” • Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” • Hebrews 10:34 – “You accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.” |
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