Matthew 6:33 NKJV
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
In Matthew 6:33, Jesus instructs us to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness above everything else, and God will provide everything we need. We are so concerned about the things we need, but Jesus explains to us that God is our provider in Matthew 6:25-34 (see below). That doesn’t negate or dissolve our responsibility to work and be financially responsible, but it does help us to put our lives in perspective. Life isn’t all about getting earthly goods, but it’s about learning to trust God with our lives and needs and learning to do His will.
God loves and cares for us deeply. If we learn to change our thinking to desire to do His will above anything else, God will take care of us. God has a plan for every person born in this world, but God has given everyone a free will. He will not force anyone to do His will. But for those who choose to seek and do the will of God for their lives, God will provide. That doesn’t mean we won’t struggle sometimes. But even in the struggle, God is working all things for our good. Remember, God is constantly working on our character. Our personal and spiritual growth is more important to God than our temporary comfort. God sees what we can’t see, and He knows the end from the beginning. We must learn to trust Him above all we see because God is placing everything in order in our life as long as we live for Him.
Scripture References:
Matthew 6:25-34 NKJV
[25] “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? [26] Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? [27] Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? [28] “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; [29] and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. [30] Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? [31] “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ [32] For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. [33] But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. [34] Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Philippians 4:19 NKJV
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
[6] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; [7] and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 GW
[11] I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. [12] Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will hear you. [13] When you look for me, you will find me. When you wholeheartedly seek me,
Romans 8:28 NKJV
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Psalm 37:23 AMP
The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the LORD, And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].
Proverbs 20:24 NIV
A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?
Isaiah 46:10 TPT
I declare from the beginning how it will end and foretell from the start what has not yet happened. I decree that my purpose will stand, and I will fulfill my every plan.
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