Putting First Things first August 2nd Devotional

Read:

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

So many times we worry about our family, finances, and future. I know that I do this at times and I have to get back in line with my devotion to the Lord. Jesus told His disciples to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all of the things you need will be taken care of. Righteousness in the Greek is Dikaisosune, and the definition is integrity, virtue, purity of life, rightness, correctness of thinking feeling, and acting. We need a correctness of thinking like never before. The biggest struggle for a Christian is the false perception of how God sees them. They may get it by how they were raised, low self esteem, or from there religious background. We need to have a correct perception of who God really is. Many times preachers will get up on the pulpit and bring out a false image of God. This can kill the blessings of God in our life. He said to seek first His kingdom. We need to advance the kingdom of God like never before by making disciples, supporting missionaries by giving, supporting our home church, and staying connected to believers. You hear more about what God can give us coming from the pulpit, versus the condition of our heart first and foremost. When the desire to be closer to Jesus increases so shall the things that we have need of unfold before us. The Holy Spirit longs to teach us today the ways of the Lord. He longs to show us how to seek Him. God will take care of us as we earnestly seek Him. Lets put the first things first.

Prayer:

Lord we ask that you bring us to a special place in you today. Help us to know you how you want us to know you, and lead us in the way we should go. Help us Lord to renew our minds, and touch us by Your Spirit, Amen.

by Keith Edwards