First

First.

We know what that word means, don't we? When I write- first, I know it means before all other things. The first in line is before all others in that line. The first day means the day that starts before all others. Your first day of school, of work, of anything, is the day that comes before all the rest. We understand what first means, it's not a hard concept to comprehend. When reading a recipe it will often tell us what we are to do first and sometimes (not all the time) but sometimes a recipe will turn out fine even when we don't do what it says to do first. Other times if we don't follow the instructions and do what it says to do first it can ruin the recipe completely. If you are told to be first you know the position you are being told to take.  So when we are told what to do first by our Savior, should we listen?

Seek FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

Mat 6:33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness

Jesus was teaching-- 

Mat 5:1  And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him Mat 5:2  And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 

A lesson for his disciples- A lesson for the people listening.

Mat 7:28  And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 

Mat 7:29  For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 

Seek FIRST the kingdom of God and his righteousness.

Before seeking ANYTHING else we are to seek God and His kingdom, His righteousness.

How do we seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness?

Mat_7:7  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Luk 12:29  And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

More tomorrow on this by the grace of our God! All through Jesus Christ our LORD and SAVIOR!

May we seek Him first, may we seek His righteousness first, His kingdom first. Please teach us how to seek You first.