Most likely you’ve watched a movie where a large amount of treasure was found in some Egyptian tomb. As the group were escaping a disaster, one would fill his pockets with gold, diamonds, or some other treasure and would end up not making it out because he attempted to carry too much stuff.

That reveals much about life. Many people attempt to accumulate too much stuff and it weighs them down. The 1950’s led to a new type business venture known as the self-storage industry. Today, it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry. 65% of those renting long term have a garage and 33% have a basement. There must not be enough room in these. There are more storage units in America than McDonalds and Starbucks combined.

Material stuff costs us money and can complicate our lives. We have to insure it, clean it, repair it and be accountable for it. We refuse to let go of the stuff. Stuff can hinder our lives physically and spiritually. There is even spiritual stuff we carry around that weigh us down. We carry around unforgiveness, hurt feelings, bad relationships. We even carry around our hobbies, sports, money, recreation, leisure, and many other things that rob us from a close relationship with the Lord.

Nurturing stuff of all kinds will never satisfy the intimacy that comes from obeying God’s direction for us. We are just passing through this world. Give some thoughts about the things you are self-storing in your life. Are they slowing you down? There is too much to miss out on by carrying too much around with us.

Bro. Larry