"How is your son John doing?" said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man.

"Oh," said the proud father, "John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world."

After a moment's hesitation, the pastor asked, "Which world?"

Yes, that is the important question. As you get ready to go to your work in the shop, the factory, the office, or the home, what is your chief interest? Is it merely to make money and enjoy yourself, or is your desire to live your life today for Christ?

Jesus said, "Seek first the kingdom of God" (Mt. 6:33). Put first things first. Your life here will last at best a few years, but the life hereafter will last for eternity. If you have settled your eternal destiny by trusting the Lord Jesus, surely you can trust Him for material things.

What is your greatest desire for today? Is it to please God and lay up riches for eternity? Or is it merely to "get along" in this world?

Jesus said, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, . . . but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven . . . . For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Mt. 6:19-21).  — M.R. De Haan