Matthew 6:31-33
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
When I read of saints who have laid everything they possess on the line for Christ, I hunger for such commitment. It seems like I have given so little compared to those who have given their all.
There is something about total dependency on the Lord that inspires faith. Not knowing where the next meal is coming from, or how we will be able to clothe ourselves, draws us closer to God.
It is easy to be critical of modern religious figures that live in luxurious mansions, drive magnificent automobiles, and many other excesses. I certainly can never condone such extravagant living, but that is not the end of it.
It is not necessary for us to live in the lap of luxury to be greedy for the things of this world. Anything, and I mean any-thing that becomes more important than our walk with the Lord is wrong. We can rid ourselves of greedy living by recognizing that everything we own belongs to Him and constantly seek His leadership on how to invest the things He has entrusted to our care. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.”
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil