When Sony chose to challenge Nintendo, the reigning king of portable gaming, in a battle for handheld supremacy, Microsoft wisely chose to stay out of the fight at that time. Rather than waste their resources pursuing a prize that belonged to someone else, they invested in purchasing entire studios that owned proven IP’s like Minecraft and focused on building up the Xbox Live platform that represented their future. By staying true to their “North Star”, Microsoft avoided a fruitless battle to possess someone else’s destiny… while Sony paid a high price in their unsuccessful handheld war, Xbox bought entire franchises that will stand the test of time. And since they chased the best treasures first, they can finally make a handheld of their own.

There are plenty of “treasures” on this planet to chase and acquire, and many offer rewards that are at least temporarily beneficial. But as followers of Christ, our “North Star” is to seek God FIRST and pursue those treasures that are worthy of the time and attention we give them and offer rewards that are permanent. Rather than wasting time and energy chasing someone else’s dream or even pursuing the right things in the wrong order, let’s prayerfully seek the unique destiny that He has for us and follow His perfect timing… that’s where the real treasure is found.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:1-2

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

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