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

Application: 

What, then, is the antidote for worry? Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. This statement is the centerpiece of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. If you get this right, everything else falls into place. God demands that his kingdom rule be first in your life. When it’s missing, you’ve identified the key to your problems. Righteousness is the standard God requires for his people to relate to him rightly. To seek his kingdom is to seek to live in accordance with his standards, his guidelines.

Of course, prioritizing God’s kingdom in this way doesn’t mean you won’t experience challenges and suffering, but your life will be aligned under his kingdom authority so you can experience his provision. In baseball, you can step on second base, third base, and home plate without being tagged. But if you miss first base on the way, nothing else matters. You’re out.

God cannot be second. So, how do you know if you’re putting God’s kingdom first? Ask yourself this question: When I need guidance to make decisions, where do I go first? For many Christians, God is like a spare tire. He’s where they run when all else fails. So, do you seek God’s perspective first (through His Word and godly counsel), or do you seek the world’s perspective? 

Kingdom Christians appeal to God’s view and his righteous standards first. Do this, and all these things will be provided for you. Align yourself with his agenda, and your Daddy will take responsibility for meeting your needs.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 876.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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