Seeking First The Kingdom of God
Recently we have started a Bible study at our church using the Experiencing God materials. This is an excellent study and even though I have done it at least 3 or 4 times I am thoroughly enjoying it as the group dynamic is different each time, plus the timelessness of the study is based on the truth of God's Word. In our first week of daily lessons one of the Scriptures was Matthew 6:33. This familiar passage about seeking first the kingdom of God took on a freshness as I reread it in the context of the study. What spoke to me most was the first two words - Seek first. First of all, I often times am complacent in my spiritual walk - I love God and want to do His will but I may not be actively seeking Him in my life. I need to be seeking him and His movement around and in my life - I want to join Him in this work. I do not want to be stagnant. Secondly, I need to hold God's will as primary in my life, making it the absolute first in my life. This has to be over what I want and even what I need as God has said He will provide for my needs - all of them.
I love how God's Word is ageless and immutable, never changing, always there to teach, rebuke, correct and training us in righteousness.
Seeking first after His kingdom,
Graham
Recently we have started a Bible study at our church using the Experiencing God materials. This is an excellent study and even though I have done it at least 3 or 4 times I am thoroughly enjoying it as the group dynamic is different each time, plus the timelessness of the study is based on the truth of God's Word. In our first week of daily lessons one of the Scriptures was Matthew 6:33. This familiar passage about seeking first the kingdom of God took on a freshness as I reread it in the context of the study. What spoke to me most was the first two words - Seek first. First of all, I often times am complacent in my spiritual walk - I love God and want to do His will but I may not be actively seeking Him in my life. I need to be seeking him and His movement around and in my life - I want to join Him in this work. I do not want to be stagnant. Secondly, I need to hold God's will as primary in my life, making it the absolute first in my life. This has to be over what I want and even what I need as God has said He will provide for my needs - all of them.
I love how God's Word is ageless and immutable, never changing, always there to teach, rebuke, correct and training us in righteousness.
Seeking first after His kingdom,
Graham
NIV - But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
NLT - Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
KJV - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
MSG - Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.
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