“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”- Matthew 6:33
H. G. Bosch wrote of this verse: When a young man made a public profession of Christ, his worldly father was greatly upset and later complained in a critical tone, “Jim, you should have established yourself in a good trade first. Then, once you had made your way in the world, it would have been time enough to think about religion.” “Father,” came the spiritual reply, “my Savior advises me very differently. He says, ‘Seek ye first the kingdom of God!’ “
If we put the Lord first, nothing else will get out of order. He should have priority in our thoughts, motives, and deepest desires. Making a living is a – mere incident, but making a life is the reason for which we have been placed in this world. If we put God first, all other good things will be added to us.
Many years ago a package was sent from England to a South African town. The man to whom the box was consigned, however, refused to pay the delivery charges, and for fourteen years it was used as a footstool in the express office. Finally, the consignee died and the box was put up at auction with other unclaimed articles. Out of curiosity a man bid on it and secured it at a very low price. When he opened it, he was greatly surprised to find several thousand pounds in English bank notes. Because the man to whom it had been sent refused to pay the comparatively trifling delivery charges, he had missed a considerable fortune. So, too, he who refuses to meet the requirements of Jesus in regard to discipleship is even more shortsighted. What the Lord asks in regard to complete dedication may seem too much for the non-Christian, but those who heed His call find He gives infinitely more in return than anything they are required to surrender for His sake.
Are you seeking first the gratification of self, men’s applause, piled-up wealth — or the approval of the Savior.
O the peace of full surrender;
All my joy to do His will!
If I seek His blessed kingdom,
He His promise will fulfill! —Anon.
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
