“Seek the
Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” Luke 12:31
Christians
and non-Christians alike have a problem at times determining what they truly
need and what they really only want.
It’s like the teenager who tells his father he needs a new pair of basketball shoes. His father asks him what they cost to which
the son replies “$!00.” The father
counters with “How much do you have?” “$40” was the reply. The father’s answer was the following: “Well
then I’ll tell you what you need if
you want that $100 pair of basketball shoes … $60.” The son really only wanted those shoes, but he didn’t need them. The point of this
illustration is determining for ourselves what we need as opposed to what we
want.
If we
devote ourselves to seeking God’s kingdom, wisdom and loving guidance more than
all else our wants will fall by the wayside.
All we should really want is a
heart that’s sold out to him. Everything
else will fall into place. God will see
to it that all of our needs will be
filled so that we will want for
nothing. Too many people have gotten
caught up in the pop culture of the moment.
They fall into the trap of wanting what everyone else has or what’s
worse, want to be one step ahead of others regarding the vehicle they drive,
the size home they have, the clothes they wear, etc. These material things, while not
intrinsically wrong in and of themselves, are unnecessary. Christians don’t need to have the biggest and baddest toys on the block; they don’t need to outdo anyone. What they need
to do is submit to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, for that is where true
lasting peace and fulfillment lie.
If you want
everything you could ever hope for, everything you will ever need, give
yourself over to God’s will for your life.
Seek his kingdom first and foremost and all your needs throughout your
life shall be met by your Heavenly Father.
Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
NOTE:
The NEW LIVING TRANSLATION; Publisher – Tyndale House.
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