FIRST THING FIRST
Matthew 6:33
Beloved Brethren, it's a privilege to share with you again but it's quite unfortunate that we 've left certain issues that are critical unattended to.
It's important to recognize the things that are important in our lives. And I'll like to begin by asking you; WHAT IS MORE (MOST) IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE? It saddens my heart as well as our maker because He has provided all that we need in life's journey but we are carried away with secondary things.
Our Master and saviour Jesus Christ has laid down the kingdom principle to abounding living:....."But seek ye first"..... What are the things you and I seek first? It's important to know, that the principle of the Kingdom as stated in Matthew 6:33 is the secret to success in life and even life to come. It's indeed through that they who know their God shall be strong and do exploit, irrespective of location, space,situation, the true son's of God 'll always manifest because they have done the first thing first.
The Master indeed command us to seek His kingdom first and it righteousness but reverse is the case in our society today. We tend to seek the kingdom of this world first. Is not funny? that haven seek the kingdom of this world, we begin to call God to conform to our will. The Kingdom of God is not the visible or material things we see around us, the kingdom of God is not the buildings (Church) you see today but His Kingdom is established in the heart of His children and this is seen in our individual lives through our daily pursuit in searching the word of truth, seeking His face in prayers and as well as helping the body of Christ (Establishing the Kingdom of Christ in the life of others by sharing the word with them and living exemplary life)
To seek him first and His righteousness means to turn to Him completely for help, to fill our thought with his desires, to take His character for our pattern (way of life), to stand right with him without a sense of guilt and to serve and obey him in everything. This is what he requires of us. We must allow him to take the center stage in our lives as we emulate and allow his attribute and character to become part of us.
I ask you again; What is really important to you, goals, object,people, riches? are this things competing with the places of God in your life? All this 'r not bad but they can quickly bump God out of His place in your life, when you don't actively give him first place in every area of your life.
If we seek him first, the old man (Flesh), habit that don't please him will eventually give way to the new man in Christ Jesus, and all of those things that we desire will be added to us.
Remain Blessed.
In His Vine yard
H.A Jaba (Pst)