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May 4, 2023 · 9:00 pm

Seek First

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Matthew 6:33-34

The end of this teaching forms one of the more famous passages in all of Scripture. Seek first God’s kingdom. When we do that, all that we need will be added to us.

Let us cease our worrying about the future. We cannot change the past and we don’t know the future. We have enough to worry about for today.

What does it practically mean to seek the Kingdom of God? How can we follow Jesus’ commands? The following list may help. This list is not exhaustive but can be a guide to help us.

Seek God’s Kingdom through prayer

  • Seek to be obedient to God’s Word
  • Be a part of a local church
  • Seek God’s Kingdom through prayer
  • Learn to serve others through the church and in your daily life
  • Be aware of God’s work in your life through the day as He guides, provides, and protects

Worry saps our spiritual strength and keeps us from having power with God. May we choose the alternative and live by trusting that God will meet our needs by His power.

Tony French

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December 29, 2022 · 6:00 pm

Count For Something

The New Year lies before us. The pages of the calendar are teeming with possibility and hope. We want to make a difference. We desire to see our lives count for something. How can we do that? How do we insure that we do not waste this year? Let’s examine these questions.

Purpose

To make the most of the time God has given us, first, define your purpose. What are you called and equipped to do? The Scriptures reveal that we all have spiritual gifts and proclivities. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) Find that purpose and begin to fulfill it. It may take some time and exploration. But it is well worth the cost when one’s purpose can be clearly defined.

Priority

Once your purpose is secure begin to prioritize your time around those things that fulfill your purpose. Try to limit distractions as much as possible. Keep your eye on the prize and don’t give up.

Our lives are busy and we all have to make a living, pay bills, and put food on the table. While those things matter, we are created for so much more.  We are created, saved, and sanctified to worship God, love Him, and serve others. Make serving Christ the priority all year long. May the Lord help us to “redeem the time” that He has given. (Ephesians 5:16)

Patience

Finally, be patient in the process. Making a difference in someone’s life takes time. We will not be able to accomplish all we want to do as quickly as we hope. Be patient and stay the course. There will be times of failure and sin. When that happens, confess it to the Lord, receive forgiveness, and move one.

Paul teaches us to “not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” (Galatians 6:9) Persevere and God will use your efforts for His glory.  

Understanding purpose, priority, and patience will help us to move forward in Christian maturity. We only have one life to live and that life is passing quickly. May God help us to make the most of our time. It’s our most valuable commodity!

Tony French

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