Eternal Investment

Luke 18:29-30 - And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.”

A wise investor seeks a good rate of return on her investment. Getting 20-30% a year on a consistent basis is a dream result few attain. However, all earthly investment is temporary. 

The US dollar only has value as long as the US government lasts. You may have a piece of paper that says you own a house and the land it is on, but the house can burn down, and who can enforce your right to the land if the government fails and a squad of thugs with big guns threatens to take it from you? Even gold is of no value after this life is over.

After seeing Jesus turn away the rich young ruler, Peter points out to Jesus that he and the other disciples have left everything to follow Jesus. They have put all of their eggs in one basket. Jesus gives Peter the assurance that they have made the best investment possible: Their rate of return will be many more times than what they invested. It also pays both before and after death: “…in this time, and in the age to come.”

When developing your portfolio, be sure to make your wisest investment first. Nothing else but Jesus can give eternal returns. Jesus asks us for all we have, but he gives back many times over.