Investing in What Lasts

As we enter the Advent season, I’m reminded of something simple but convicting--the greatest investment ever made wasn’t financial. It was God giving His only begotten Son. There’s no comparison. And when we consider that truth, it forces us to look at our own priorities a little differently.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:19–21 not to store up treasures here on earth because they don’t last. Moths, rust, or thieves may get them. But what we invest in for eternity cannot be lost. And our hearts will always gravitate toward whatever we treasure most.

So it’s worth asking ourselves—especially in a season that can easily become materialistic—What has my attention? What am I chasing? What’s getting the biggest share of my energy—my walk with Christ or something that won’t amount to a hill of beans in eternity? Wise financial planning matters. Stewardship matters. But a good thing becomes a bad thing when it becomes the main thing. Judas sold out for thirty pieces of silver. Esau sold out for a bowl of stew. The devil doesn’t have to offer us a kingdom—most of the time, he can distract us with far less.

Advent is a good time for all of us to hit reset. To remember that the best return on investment comes from following Jesus, loving people, and living open-handed with what God has entrusted to us.

Our retirement plan helps us prepare for the future. But only Christ prepares us for eternity. May He be our treasure in this season—and may our primary investment be in what will last for eternity!

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Steve Crawley, PhD

BMA Financial

Executive Director