HIS KINGDOM FIRST!

HIS KINGDOM FIRST!

Matt 6:30-33

30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

The current clash of political philosophies has produced the largest early voter turnout in many years. The focal point of those two philosophies is the same and neither group fully presents what the Scripture tells us is God’s primary concern which is His own kingdom. We worry and fret over the state of our pocket or pocket book; whether empty or full. The group who most convincingly promises to keep our pockets full wins our support but the truth is our focus is fuzzy.

The Greek word for “kingdom” is basileia which means the entire realm of the king. It is, or should be, the great concern of every ambassador to promote the welfare and success of the country he represents. His concern is not for his own financial gain but for the increase of his government. Lest God should be misunderstood regarding his kingdom He quickly adds “and his righteousness” to the command.

2 Cor 5:20

20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Christianity is a friend to man because it produces a community of caring and generously giving people. A worldly spirit is the enemy of peace because it produces a community of grabbers and hoarders. One philosophy gives to those in need while the other steals crumbs from widows.

Matt 10:7-8

7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

The Greek for “seek” is zeteo which means to “worship” or to “plot how we may obtain” the kingdom and God’s righteousness. It is our first focus to which, when we find it, all other blessings are connected.

Dear Lord, you are the great giver. Do not let me then focus on the gifts for when I have you I have all. AMEN