Matthew 6:33-But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you.
Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount said to "seek" God first. Make God and the things of God a priority in our lives.
The first thing that we should seek is "salvation" (the saving of our souls) because it is of greater value than anything in the world, including all the world's riches.
We are to seek first, the rule and reign of God on the throne of our hearts. Seek Him through our obedience to Him as our God and what He commands of us in sharing and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ as His witness in the earth.
Our "SOUL" is the only thing that will last forever. It will spend eternity either with God or without God. The choice is ours!
Our future destination depends on where our priority lies. Is it in God or in the world and all it's pleasures is the question we all have to answer on daily?
GOD FIRST! Example: Should I stay home and watch the sports game tonight or should I go to bible study instead?
Every thing we see now, will one day be no more, but those who put God first by putting their faith, trust and hope in Him as a priority in their lives, shall have eternal life with God.
Seek not the things of this world for they are perishable!
Matthew 6:19-20-"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Does this mean that we should neglect our daily duties and responsibilities? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
We are told in scripture to renew our mind and way of thinking through the washing of our minds with the Word of God. When our minds change, our priorities and actions will follow.
Let's listen to Romans 12:2-Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
When we put God and His business "FIRST" He promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
God's promise to those who put Him and His Kingdom first have not need to worry for they can rest assured that God will do just what He says when He says that He will supply all their needs.
Take Heed for our life now and in eternity depends upon "GOD FIRST" in our lives or not.
Know this one thing! You will NEVER go wrong by putting "GOD FIRST" in your life.
Deny self priorities, pick up your cross and follow Christ!
GOD FIRST!
God bless.
Debra