Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
(Matthew 6:33 (NIV))
How do you see the world?
How do you set your priorities?
These are two very simple, yet, very difficult questions. You answers to these tell a great deal about your relationship with the world, and more importantly, they tell a great deal about your relationship with the Lord!
If you aren't aware of what has been happening in the world, it is time to crawl out from under your rock. It is time to pay attention to more than you small circle of influence. It is time to open your eyes and see what is unfolding practically everywhere. I could spend hours going into details, but suffice it to say that these words say it better.
When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
(Mark 13:7-8 (NIV))
There is war in Ukraine. Israel was blatantly attacked and is fighting a war to eliminate the threat of further terrorist attacks. Our federal government is at war with Texas over the right of Texas to defend itself from invasion. Nation is rising against nation. Kingdom is rising against kingdom. There are many other things that are going on, but how many people actually know this and how many are looking at these events from an eternal perspective?
So, once again, I want to ask how do you see the world?
Do you see it from a worldly perspective where humanity will figure it all out and rise above all of the things that we are seeing, or do you see it from a Biblical perspective where things are unfolding exactly as we were told that they would?
Do you seek the sinful, fallen world, or do you seek His kingdom and His righteousness?
Does the thought of artificial intelligence get you excited about humanity's future, or does the Creator God give you the assurance and hope that only He can give? Does the return of Jesus make you laugh, or do you long for that day? Does worldly knowledge exit you or does Godly wisdom make you rejoice?
I could go on and on with examples, but it all comes down to one simple question.
Is His kingdom your priority?
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