King Tut!

I recently went to the King Tut exhibit in Atlanta. I was in Awe! One thing that really stuck with me was the fact that as soon as a person became Pharaoh or King they began making preparations for their after-life. They would have miniature items of people & things prepared to be buried with them. They believed these items would come alive or magically become the appropriate size once they passed and would be of great use to them. They also had elaborate jewelry, golden masks, containers & jars and the list goes on and on. While I think their belief system was greatly flawed it does make me think! I can be so caught up in the here and now that I rarely think about the after-life. Am I truly preparing to live this eternal life I so greatly believe in? After all, I will only be on Earth 100 years, just a blip compared to eternity! Am I generous, faithful, forgiving, and full of grace? Help me Lord to store up true treasures. Matthew 19:21