The priorities test

Matthew 6:33 (NIV) But seek first his [your heavenly Father's] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

This verse lays out where our priorities should be. Notice it says “seek first” – not “seek only”. We shouldn’t be so heavenly minded we’re no earthly good, lest we end up like The Millerites who sold what they had and waited for Jesus to come back. Although we’re in the world, we should conduct ourselves as if our Father is watching us (which He is).

So what are we seeking first? Earlier in Matthew 6, Jesus told us to pray “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10 NIV). Are we doing God’s will? Are we working against Kingdom principles to get ahead or get our own way? Are we living right? Are we being Jesus to others in word and action?

As I’ve said before (including in my message yesterday), if we’re about God’s business, He’ll be about ours.

Doug