Tool or Treasure?

Is Your Toy a Tool or Treasure? By Ken Owen As compassionate members of Christian Rods & Customs, many of us have a desire for God to bless our vehicles and use them for the purpose of ministry. What greater aspiration could we have than to see God impact someone’s life in a significant way through the cars we love to build and drive. While we may not always consider ourselves to be effective evangelists or seasoned speakers, we all seek to see our vehicle become a platform from which we can share Christ and His love to those who admire cars and enjoy street rodding. In this regard, our vehicle becomes our personal pulpit and therefore a tool that God can use to enable us to share our faith with others in a relevant manner. There is, however, a critical principle that releases God’s blessing in order for Him to use our toys for His purpose and glory. That secret is simple, yet quite profound. In order for God to bestow His blessing, your toy must become a tool and not a treasure. After investing years of labor and tens of thousands of dollars, it is quite natural to have not only a sense of pride in your ride but also a certain degree of protectiveness. I’m sure that any car person can relate to this. However, if that protectiveness causes us to see our favorite toy as our personal treasure, it will limit the degree to which God can bless us. Only when we allow our toy to become a tool in the Master’s hand will we experience a maximum of God’s blessing upon our efforts. We all face the same choice. And we all face the same dilemma. God cannot bless our personal treasures. But when we are willing to let our toys become tools of evangelism rather than mere treasures of personal satisfaction, God can do wonders. Always remember this important Biblical admonition … focus more on storing treasures in heavenly places and not merely storing your treasure in earthly garages. A tool in the hand of a master-builder can accomplish much. Likewise, our toys in the hands of the Master Himself can become the very tool that He can use to repair a broken heart and a damaged life. So, is your toy a tool or a treasure? Ultimately, only you can decide.