Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
What does Jesus say about your financial worries? Look at the birds and the flowers (Matthew 6:26-28). That does not seem like top financial advice, but He makes a point. God, who cares for the smallest of things, will surely care for you. In today’s verse, Jesus says, “Seek God’s Kingdom first.” A kingdom is the realm where a king rules. Jesus gives a rock-solid promise: if you turn control of your life over to God, He will meet your needs.
Those who live in Christ realize the spiritual realm holds more weight and importance than the physical one. The apostle Paul says, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:2-3). Then he shares this promise, “When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory” (v. 4). Though you do have needs in this life, remember to put God first in all things and trust Him to take care of you.
Through the years, God has blessed the United States. However, as time has passed, the country as a whole seems to care less about the things of God or about pleasing Him. Yield each area of your life to the Lord. Another promise is that God will bring peace to those who pray for their leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-3). Lay your cares and worries at His feet. Then pray for the citizens and governing officials of this nation to turn from worldly ways and put God first, through faith in Christ.
Today’s Verse: Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: James 4:1-10
4 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. 4 You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 5 Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
