Meaning that can Save Others
When you know the Creator, you understand the creation
An Eternal Investment
Before finding salvation, most of us believed this life on earth was all that mattered. After all, it was the only world we knew, the only place we had ever lived. We built, we labored, we dug deep—pouring ourselves into planting roots and securing what we could. We chased every opportunity, every comfort, every possession, convinced that this life was all we had. Like sheep, we followed one another, striving to amass treasures here on earth.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal." – Matthew 6:19
We poured everything into this world, modeling it for those around us. Children, family, friends, loved ones—we taught each other, by word and example, to dig deeper, build bigger, and gather more. This earth became our ATM, the place where we stored our treasures, believing it would satisfy us forever. We worked hard to build, fought hard to keep it, and when it failed to satisfy, we dug another hole, opened another account, hoping the next investment would finally bring contentment. Investing in this world is like pouring water into a leaky well or planting a tree destined to wither.
"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" – Mark 8:36
With salvation comes a new place to invest—a place with eternal consequences, not temporary ones. We are no longer pouring our lives into wells that leak or trees that wither. We are investing in a well that never runs dry and in a Tree of Life rooted in eternity. We are investing in our true home—God’s Kingdom—and in His purposes, which will be celebrated forever.
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." – Matthew 6:20
Why is this a meaning that saves others?
Because when you begin living for eternity instead of the temporary, your life becomes a testimony. You show the world that there is something greater than chasing what fades. Your investment shifts from the futility of this world to the riches of God. And that light opens a door. It reveals freedom. It points to Heaven.
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." – Matthew 5:16
When others see it, some will begin to ask questions. Some will follow. And suddenly, your walk with God is no longer yours alone—you have pilgrims walking behind you.
"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." – 1 Corinthians 11:1
One day, when you stand before Him, you may find not only those who helped lead you to Christ, but also those whom God used you to lead. And you will hear those words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
"His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’" – Matthew 25:23
Yes, it is difficult to turn away from the world. But when you do, the world notices.
You can invest everything in this world, but no matter how large the account grows, one day that bank will fail. What remains will not be what you stored on earth, but what you sent ahead into God’s Kingdom. The only thing remaining will be what was done for God’s Kingdom. That is why, as Christians, every action, every word, every decision must be weighed with one question: How does this add to God’s Kingdom?
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." – 2 Corinthians 5:10
I once knew a woman who had a very hard life. She had every reason to complain, yet she chose instead to invest everything in God. When the church failed to reach the community, she stepped out alone. She once walked into a park, saw an empty gym, and boldly asked if she could use it to gather Christians for outreach. To everyone’s surprise, they said yes. Soon, families filled the space, and lives were changed.
She passed away in 2025. At her funeral, I expected quiet mourning. Instead, I witnessed something extraordinary. Person after person approached her children, thanking them—because through her love for Jesus, they had found salvation.
"Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy." – Psalm 126:5
She may not have had much stored up here on earth. But what treasures she must have gathered in Heaven. I have no doubt God delighted in her faithfulness. And I can only imagine the celebration—the souls she helped lead rejoicing together in the goodness of God.
That is eternal investment.
