I was speaking to a dear friend last night and I read Matthew 6:26-34. Here in Matthew 6 Jesus makes a wonderful challenge to us to not worry in our lives. He cites how God provides for the birds of the air and the flowers on the ground and says this:-
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
I am such an idiot sometimes. No exaggerating, I genuinely am stupid. When trouble comes I try and solve it myself and often fail. God comes into my mind way too late or not at all. The times where I do put Him first He delivers and yet I still forget.
I just want to say to everybody:
If something bad has happened in your life and you are hurting and/or struggling - SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM & HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.
If you are worried about something that is going to happen - SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM & HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.
If you are having doubts about yourself or God or anything - SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM & RIGHTEOSNESS.
If you are happy and enjoying your life right now - SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM & HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.
If you are seeking His Kingdom & His Righteousness but are like me and forget - SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM & RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Because as the prophet Jeremiah says 'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.' (29:13)
and as Paul says 'If God is for us, who can be against us?' (Romans 8:31b)
Thank you so much for once again sharing those verses with me!! I needed to be reminded of those again :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed our skype date last night!!
Grace and Peace :)