Matt 6:33

Matthew 6;33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.


We’re to seek first that which is contrary to our human/sinful nature. The kingdom of God=is that which pertains to God’s will here on earth. To be in the world but not of the world. Righteousness is a good way to describe right living. In order to do so, I must become washed in the living water of Christ’s Word. I need to be immersed in the selfless perspective.
It’s easier to do, I believe, in lieu of His fine example. When I read of His cleansing of the temple or of his not reviling back when He was reviled, I have a model to work from. But when I’m stuck in the moment of my present circumstance, unable to keep from over-reacting to whatever life’s lunch plate is being served up daily, it’s sufficient then of it’s own daily trouble. It’s at that point that I hope that I have God’s Word hidden in my heart that I might not sin against God.


I’m reminded of the disciples situation after the Mount of transfiguration. They were confronted w/ a child that was demon possessed and they could not cast out the demon. Jesus was able to do so and when the disciples asked Him why they could not do so, He said that kind only comes out by prayer & fasting. The implication is that they needed to have been fasting ahead of time.

So today, am I looking ahead to godly priorities? Am I anticipating what Jesus would do in my situation? I find that when I ponder over what He has done, I have an example, a blueprint, a direction to walk and it’s all about seeking first that which is right living.