First Things First
Read: Matthew 6:24-33
Key Verse: Matthew 6:33 – The amplified bible says in verse 33, But seek (aim at or strive after) first of all His Kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given to you.
You cannot serve God and Mammon. Mammon represents (deceitful riches, money, possessions, or whatever is trusted in that is other than God). We all trust in something – either we trust God or we trust something or someone else. You cannot do both, at least not at the same time. Jesus said don’t take thought about what you should eat, or drink or wear – that’s what unbelievers worry about. He said in v. 32 for your heavenly father knows what you have need of. I don’t know about you but that struck me when I read it. If God knows what I have need of, why doesn’t he just give me what I need? If he already knows what I need, why am I praying about it?
Yes, God knows what you have need of but He has a ‘modus operandi’ – method of operation and it’s called the Kingdom of God. He says, I know what you have need of, so stop seeking the things you need and seek the kingdom first. The word first means before all others with respect to time, order, rank or importance. You have to change the order of things. In other words, don’t go to God after you’ve tried everything else but start with God and his word first.
Change the order of business and seek His kingdom – His way of doing things and being right. His way of doing things is described in the Word of God. You have to read and study the word for yourself. When you change your focus and seek first the Kingdom, all the things that He already knows you need, can be added unto you. First things first – make God a priority in your life by putting Him first.
Thought for the day:
How can I seek the Kingdom (God’s way of doing and being right) for my life today?