Jesus calls us to seek first the Kingdom of God, storing our treasures in heaven while faithfully living the life we have been given today. Heaven is not simply an escape from this broken world, but the fullness of God’s Kingdom - creation restored, resurrection life, and being fully with Jesus. Because of this hope, we can hold the tension between enjoying God’s Kingdom now and looking forward to its fullness to come. We are saved by Jesus, not by our works, but our faithful actions - giving, serving, loving, forgiving, welcoming, encouraging, and using what God has given us - are opportunities to participate in His Kingdom and store treasures in heaven. And we do not do this alone: Jesus is actively at work now as our mediator, advocate, intercessor, and great High Priest. As we seek first the Kingdom, we can live with greater freedom, purpose, and hope, knowing that Jesus has gone before us and is preparing us for the fullness that is still to come.