“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33
A concern for someone or something can occupy our minds but a great concern seems to consume the totally of our thinking and emotions. What occupies and consumes your mind? Are you filled with anxiety? worry? A great concern places utmost importance of someone or something, it consumes our heart and mind. Does the kingdom of God concern you?
The kingdom of God must be our primary concern. Our lives fall apart and fill with worry, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness when Jesus Christ, his glory, and his kingdom is not our Great Concern. Having a great concern for the kingdom of God and his righteousness doesn’t just happen. It is something we must seek, it must be a primary concern and of utmost importance. How much time, money, and energy do you put into the kingdom of God? Are you worrying about or seeking the details? If so realize the Bible gives us a perspective shift. No matter what situation or circumstance we must have the kingdom of God first, THEN all these things will be added to you.
When we place Jesus first, when he is our great concern it takes the focus off of ourselves. It allows us to walk in humility, to place others first, and it allows God to work out the details that often compete with Jesus to be our great concern.
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” - Matthew 6:34
Further Reading: Matthew 6
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