APRIL 16
FIRST THINGS FIRST
“Seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.” LUKE 12:31
Food, clothing, shelter—these are the things we need in this world. But so often we get caught up in chasing after the “good” food, the “right” clothes, the “better-than-the Joneses’ ”houses. We care more about what others think of us and our stuff than what Jesus thinks of our souls.
Jesus tells us to first “seek the kingdom of God,” and then everything else will fall into place. Consider those first disciples Jesus commissioned to tell the world about Him. They may have appeared ordinary, yet they were rich in their faith. As followers of Christ, we can be too. There’s no need to worry about the daily needs of life. When we seek Christ and His ways, He takes care of the rest.
Father, the daily grind so easily tears my focus from You. Remind me that You will take care of all my needs.