17 MAY 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“And if God cares so wonderfully for the flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” Luke 12:28, 31
We spend an exorbitant amount of time looking at what we don’t have and remain focused on that missing thing. We think that the missing item will make our lives complete, but it won’t. People worry about everyday needs and wants that consume their lives. They are searching for food that satisfies them, a relationship, affirmation, fame, and fortune, but they are not looking for what really matters in life.
Jesus, speaking to Christians specifically, points out that all of creation is taken care of and they do not have to worry. We, who are made in the image of God, can learn from creation that God is sovereign and provident. If we understand who the King is, we will have true peace. Those that are not Christian, do not seek after God, no not one. Jesus does the seeking and initiates the relationship.
Jesus tells us what to do, ‘Seek the Kingdom of God above all else”. Our focus is not on what is missing from our lives, but on what is important to God. The great thing is that God doesn’t leave that to a guess, it’s right there in the word. Matthew 6:33 add righteousness to the mix of what is important. Learning to do things that have eternal value and live all parts of life (work, play, gov., relationship) the way that would be pleasing to the King. If we do that all the things we ‘need’ will be added to us.
Are you focused on what is missing in your life or the Kingdom of God?
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