Seek First His Kingdom and His Righteousness Sheriena McEvers Do not worry. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:31, 33 NKJV
Seek His kingdom and His righteousness first. Why? Why not our concerns first?
Jesus is telling us to not let our life in this world, our child’s life, or tomorrow be our chief concern. If we seek Jesus righteousness and what concerns Him, He promises to take care of our concerns.
Then, Jesus goes on to say, do not worry. When we worry, in essence, we tell God that we doubt He cares and will provide for us. Our doubt, questions if He really is who He claims to be.
Jesus said, if we would abide in His word, we would know the truth, and the truth would set us free. To abide means to not doubt, but to believe and trust wholeheartedly that His word is the truth. When we do, we are set free from all deception and it’s ensuing bondages, including worry. The more we seek His kingdom and righteousness, the more we know Him and the less we worry.
We would know the truth. That would be the truth about our tomorrow or the salvation of our child. It would be the truth about God’s trustworthiness and His love for us. It would be the truth of His provision for our needs. His truth abided in, renews our minds.
When we place our tomorrows into His hands, we learn that He is trustworthy.
Heavenly Father, help us to not hesitate in coming to you with our cares. Help us to trust and seek your kingdom and righteousness first, leaving our cares with you.
Sheriena lives in Nebraska and writes to encourage believers to find their rest in God as described in Hebrews 3 and 4. Contact |