“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these other things will be given unto you.” Matthew 6:33
This is my life verse. The verse that reminds me to return my priorities to the things of God. It reminds that His righteousness is available at all times and is in all ways better than mine, and easier to attain. It reminds me that God is watching, not in a mean way, but to see if my thoughts will always come back to Him so He can bless me more. It reminds me that my Father in heaven cares for me and provides for me regardless, and even more so when I’m about his business. And it reminds me that it is possible, and if fact easy, for us to know God’s will, share in His work, and discover His thoughts.
He’s better than the best employer, more generous than the most loving father, more compassionate than the most caring mother, more intentional than the most committed entrepreneur or evangelist, and more resourceful than the trickiest conundrum.
And what had always fascinated me is the underlying suggestion that Gods is perfectly happy, even excited, to plan for those who do this even greater rewards than just their ‘needs’. Indeed, God awaits with prepared and as yet unknown bonuses of things which are ‘wants’. Pleasures and even indulgences. And surely this is simply true, as the word generous could never be used to describe someone who only ever stumps up with the bare minimum. And our God is abundantly generous, even extravagant!
Imagine the good things He has in store for you! Seek His kingdom first, everyday, make it and His righteousness your first and greatest priority.