Seek
Matthew 6:33 ESV
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
I'm reminded of the famous advertising jingle: 'there are some things money can't buy... For everything else there's [insert name of credit card company here...]...'. Jesus is telling us to focus on things that money can't buy: the kingdom of God and his righteousness. We can't buy ourselves holy and welcomed into God's Kingdom.
We're not to worry about the things money can buy: food, drink, clothing, shelter etc. We're not just pagans or even animals who are preoccupied with most such things. We're to focus on glorifying our King and Saviour.
If we do prioritise God, he will provide our needs. Money can't buy the right priorities, but God can reorder what preoccupies us. We just need to be open to being transformed.
Jesus isn't saying we'll necessarily be healthy, wealthy and happy if we follow him. He will however bring us safely home to glory. He who has promised is faithful, he will assuredly do this.
'Our heavenly Father, please provide for our needs and reorder our priorities where necessary. In Jesus' name we pray, amen'.
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