Message from Scripture: 8/27/2020

Today our message from Scripture comes from Matt. 6:33; “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.”

One of the common themes in Scripture is about the steadfast love of the Lord. A spiritual song about God’s constant love is titled “One Thing Remains.” Part of that song goes, “Your love never fails, it never gives up, it never runs out on me...and on and on and on and on it goes, yes, it overwhelms and satisfies my soul.” God’s love is a continual, unbroken part of His relationship with us. Sadly, there is an opposite response, offered by Satan, as his design on us never stops, he never gives up tempting us, he always is seeking to overwhelm our souls with sin.

Perhaps this is why Jesus used the language He did in our Scripture for today. We are to seek God and His kingdom, meaning to strive humbly and sincerely to follow and obey Him. It carries the idea of intensity in the effort, not a casual pursuit, but a serious undertaking. Jesus would also say, “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able” (Luke 13:24).

We are also to seek God and His kingdom first, meaning foremost, of most importance. It is to take priority in our lives. We shouldn’t have any divided loyalties in who we love and serve, and where in our list of what’s important He comes. Paul echoes that thought when he said, “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20).

It can never be said Jesus put God or His will on the back burner, even though Satan tempted Him to. May our priorities be just as clear, and our resolve against Satan as strong. Stand firm in the Lord today, and have a great day in Him. God bless.

Robert