Priorities (Matt.6:3134)

What are the Priorities in our Christian lives? 

There are two statements in v33. 

1. Seek first. What does it mean? Put the Kingdom of God first. It is not a casual look but a determined search-Jer.29:13. Seek His righteousness. What really satisfies us? Christ or the world, material things, family, friendships?

What is the Kingdom? The place where God rules and has total control of His subjects-the Redeemed.

To be in the Kingdom means to come under God's authority. His Word and Law come first. Jesus said, The Kingdom of God is within you-Luk.17:20-21.

When we submit our lives to the Lord Jesus, God's Kingdom and rule are established in our hearts. The Kingdom is restored in us. As subjects of the King we benefit from from His wealth and protection. His promise is,' I will never leave you nor forsake you' When Jesus was on this earth He had nothing, yet enriched multitudes.

Paul the Apostle in 1 Tim.6:8 encourages us to ' be content having food and clothes.....'

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus laid the foundation for a proper Christian life, not a philosophical talk.

When we apply these principles in  our lives we will turn into wholesome beings, enriched by the Word of God.

2. All these things shall be added' What things? What we need in life-legitimate needs. We need three parts to care for- Body soul and Spirit.

Why are so many Christians impoverished in their lives? Because they do not claim the promises of God for their lives, through disobedience or unbelief, perhaps even through ignorance or apathy.