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Matthew 6:20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”

Think

You are leaving a legacy. Whether you realize it or not, your life is telling a story. The choices you make, the words you speak, the way you love, serve, and give—all of it adds up. The question is not if you will leave a legacy. The question is what kind of legacy you will leave behind.

Most of us spend a lot of time building things that won’t last. We hustle to build platforms, accumulate stuff, grow influence, or be remembered for something impressive. But the truth is, almost everything this world celebrates eventually fades. Fame dims. Wealth passes. Even history forgets what once seemed unforgettable.

Look at history. The names that once dominated headlines are often footnotes a generation or two later. What once seemed so permanent becomes a faded memory. And yet, Jesus offers us a better way. A way to invest in something that doesn’t wear out, rot away, or get stolen. “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,” he says.

Jesus is not against storing things. He’s just telling us to store them in the right place. Treasures in heaven are not just about financial giving—they’re about living with eternity in mind. Every act of obedience, every moment of compassion, every sacrifice made in love, every seed of faith sown into someone else’s life—that is a treasure that lasts.

Heaven remembers what earth forgets. And what God builds through your obedience will outlast every trend, every platform, and every applause this world can offer.

This is what it means to leave a heavenly legacy.

A heavenly legacy is not about fame, but faithfulness. It’s not about being impressive, but being invested. It’s not about how many people know your name, but about how many lives are impacted by your love.

Jesus said not even a cup of cold water given in his name goes unnoticed. Think about that. The smallest gesture, done from the right heart, is recorded in heaven.

Your legacy might look quiet. You might not have a stage. You might not go viral. But you could be shaping eternity with your life in ways you can’t see yet.

And that’s important to remember: you will not always see the full impact of your life this side of heaven. That conversation you had, that prayer you prayed, that time you served or sacrificed—it may seem small now, but God is using it.

One day, you’ll see the ripple effect. You’ll stand before Jesus and discover that your obedience reached further than you ever imagined. You’ll see the lives touched by your presence, your encouragement, your prayers, your generosity. You’ll see how heaven multiplied what you gave him.

The legacy you leave is shaped by the priorities you live. That’s why it’s worth asking: what am I really investing in? Is my energy going toward what will matter 150 years from now? Is my time being spent on things that will echo into eternity?

Living with a heavenly legacy in mind reorders your whole life. You stop asking, “How do I get more?” and start asking, “How do I give more?” You stop chasing recognition and start choosing significance. You stop comparing your story to others and start offering your life to God.

When you understand that heaven is your home, your life becomes a bridge for others to get there too. You realize it’s not about building monuments to yourself, but pointing people to Jesus. And you begin to value people over position, impact over image, eternity over ease.

Your legacy might be built in your living room as you raise kids who know Jesus. It might be built in your school as you show kindness when no one else does. It might be built in your workplace as you lead with integrity. It might be built through a thousand small moments where you choose obedience over comfort.

And while the world may never notice, heaven does.

That’s why you can keep going even when no one claps. You can stay faithful even when it feels thankless. You can serve when it’s inconvenient. You can forgive when it’s hard. Because you’re not building for this world—you’re building for the one to come.

Your life is bigger than your lifetime. And one day, when you stand before Jesus, you won’t wish you had more followers. You’ll be grateful you followed him. You won’t care about your resume. You’ll care about your relationships. You won’t be asking who noticed you. You’ll be overwhelmed by who was impacted by you.

That’s the power of a heavenly legacy.

Apply

Think about one person in your life who may be shaped by your faithfulness. Text them, encourage them, serve them, or show up for them today. Let your legacy take root in love.

Pray

God, help me build what lasts. I don’t want to waste my life chasing things that fade. Show me how to live with eternity in mind. Help me love deeply, serve faithfully, and leave behind a legacy that points to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.