Am I giving my best?

The story is told of a rich man who wanted to help a poor carpenter and his family. He hired him to build a house and then he went on a long journey. 

The carpenter said, “My boss is away, so I can use shoddy materials, cut down on supporting work, and no one but me will know.” 

So he built a cheap and shoddy house. 

When the rich man reurned, the carpenter said to him, “Here is your house all finished according to your instructions.” 

“Good,” said the rich man. “And here are the keys and the deed to your new house. It is yours. I am giving you this house!” 

Over the years the carpenter grieved. In using cheap materials he only cheated himself.

Each day we have an opportunity to give God our best. The best of out time, money, ability and opportunity. 

According to Jesus, we are helping ourselves when we give our best to Him. “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys nor thieves break through and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”