-March 15, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Saturday,
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things shall be added to you.”
(Matthew 6:33).
Jesus referred to the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven more than any other subject throughout His earthly ministry. He told parables that referred to the kingdom and how we should live and serve in it.
Jesus’ kingdom is at this point a heavenly one, but one day He will rule and reign over the world. He is the King and we as believers are His kingdom disciples. Before salvation, Satan and sin were in control of our lives. Jesus died and rose again to save us from our sins and make us heirs of the kingdom.
Jesus said to, “But seek first the kingdom of God.” God’s kingdom must be our daily priority in all that we say and do. From the moment we wake up until we sleep at night, we must be about kingdom business.
The King provides for us in this life. He said, “all these things shall be added to you.” This includes food, clothing, and shelter, the basic needs of life, plus all other needs as well.
Paul wrote in Romans 14:17-18, “For the kingdom of God is not in eating and drinking, but in righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.”
Righteousness is being right with God and people, and doing what is right in God’s sight. Peace is the calm of soul in the absence of conflict and disturbance. And joy flows from the heart by the Holy Spirit and springs forth in all we do.
Let us then live for and walk with our King today and promote the kingdom of God in every situation. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.
Seeking first the King in everything.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 