The Priority Struggle
“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’
For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
(Matthew 6:31-34)
? In everyone’s life, there appears to be one central issue around which all else revolves. Perhaps it is money, or family, or the quest for power. In a believer’s life, however, the first priority should be to seek God’s kingdom and righteousness. (Matthew 6:33) That means we must submit ourselves obediently to His rule. People sometimes say, “I’ve made Jesus a part of my life,” but that is not enough. Jesus is life for His followers. We have no purpose or meaning without Him.
When we honestly think about our priorities, we may discover that our finances, family, or business occupies first place. It is true that the Scriptures tell us to care for our family and to work diligently, but to put those things before God is idolatry.
Our top priority is where we invest our time and money. The focus of our life should be to grow in our intimate relationship with the Lord so that obedience is a natural expression. Every decision must be sifted through a godly “grid.” But to seek God’s will requires perseverance. Those who simply take life as it comes will miss out on the awesome experience of knowing Jesus Christ.
Through personal prayer and Bible study, we learn to discern God’s will as we become more Christlike. Then, should we ever veer off course from the Lord, we quickly come back to Him. One taste of an intimate relationship with God makes everything else fade into the background. Look at your calendar and ask yourself an honest question: What’s my priority in life? If the answer is Jesus, it will be evident.
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