Carpenter’s Tools - First! . . . . .

By Pastor Wallace Phillips – February 8th, 2007


There is a classic verse that we have all heard in the Scriptures – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you as well.” Jesus is speaking here and calling us to a life of “kingdom first” principles. Put quite frankly, He is to be first in everything about us and the lives that we live.

He reminds us in this passage of Matthew 6 that the pagans run after all “these things” – concern about what they shall eat, drink, or where they will live. He calls us to a life of seeking Him above even the essentials of living. He reminds us that He is aware of our needs as He is of the sparrow’s.

Putting Jesus first doesn’t mean that we have to spend every waking hour praying, witnessing, or reading the Word. It means that we seek His guidance and direction in all that we do in our lives. If He is first, then the cares of this life (eat, drink, clothing, and shelter) will be added unto us.

If we put Him first, then we can enjoy the establishment of building some things for ourselves, investing funds to make certain of our future, and enjoying some wonderful pastimes. But He calls for first place. Let’s put Him first and watch all the things that we worry about come to us from His wonderful hand.

Serve the Lord with gladness and have an awesome week.

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