He Didn't Say

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:33-34 NIV

I love it when something that Jesus said is so clear.

He didn’t say seek Him first but after your second cup of coffee
He didn’t say seek Him first but after you’ve read the paper or watched your favorite morning news show
He didn’t say seek Him first but not before your spouse and/or family
He didn’t say seek Him first but not before your career, career goals or work
He didn’t say seek Him first just behind any personal goals and dreams you might have
He didn’t say seek Him first just behind all the church work and church stuff you’ve got to accomplish first
He didn’t say seek Him first but only if all your personal needs and desires are satisfied
He didn’t say seek Him first but only if you don’t have anything better to do
He didn’t say seek Him first but only if you feel like it
He didn’t say seek Him first if you feel Him close or if you’ve hit rock bottom
He didn’t say seek Him first but only after you fret and worry about it first

He said “seek FIRST His kingdom and His righteousness...” (emphasis mine)

In the midst of a passage where He is telling us not to worry about our life, what we will eat or drink, or our body and what we will wear, Jesus said, “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Maybe we should ask ourselves…

What is it (or who is it) that we are putting before our relationship with God?

What is it (or who is it) that we are seeking first?

Keep the Faith... Carpe Diem