January 8 | Trusting God With What Matters Most

Today’s Bible in a Year reading from Genesis 20–22 and Matthew 6:19–34 centers on a defining question of faith: what do we truly trust God with? From Abraham’s costly obedience to Jesus’ words about treasure, worry, and allegiance, Scripture invites us to examine where our hearts are anchored and what we’re building our lives around.In Genesis 20–22, Abraham’s journey reveals both human weakness and deepening faith. He stumbles in fear, yet God remains faithful. The story reaches its climax in Genesis 22, where Abraham’s asked to surrender what matters most to him. This moment isn’t about loss, but about trust. God reveals Himself as the One who provides, reminding us that obedience flows from confidence in God’s character, not certainty about outcomes.Matthew 6 brings this same truth into everyday life as Jesus speaks about treasure, vision, loyalty, and worry. He teaches that divided trust leads to anxious living, but wholehearted trust brings clarity and peace. Jesus makes it clear that our hearts follow what we treasure, and that seeking God’s kingdom first realigns everything else.As we listen, we’re reminded that faith isn’t about controlling outcomes, but about trusting the God who sees, provides, and remains faithful. Stay in the Word, and let the Word continue its work within you.