RESTORATION TODAY
WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP
THEME: SEEKING GOD'S KINGDOM.
But seeks ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; ans all these things shall be added unto you?. Matthew 6: 33.
What did Jesus mean when He said we are to seek God's kingdom first? It means our top priority in life should be to seek what is eternal.
That was the priority for the apostle Paul. In Acts 20 he was ready to leave for Jerusalem to defend the faith, not knowing if he might be put in prison or lose his life. The prospect of persecution did not deter him, for he said, I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself (Acts 20: 24). He was not concerned about how long he would live or worried about what he would eat or wear. Instead, he wanted to finish [his] course, and the ministry which [he] received from the Lord Jesus (Acts 20: 24).
Seeking the kingdom means you want Christ's rule to be manifest in your life as righteousness, peace, and joy in Holy Spirit (Romans 14: 17). So, when the lost see those spiritual qualities in your life instead of worry, they know the kingdom of God is there. That is an attractive testimony that the Lord can use to bring the lost to Himself. Seeking God?s kingdom means desiring to extend His kingdom.
Seeking the kingdom also means you long for Jesus to return in His millennial glory. We will be joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8: 1 - 7), reign with Him forever (Revelation 22: 5), live in a new heaven and earth throughout all eternity (21: 1), and have all the majesty and riches of eternal Heaven (21: 1 22: 5). Instead of seeking riches, seek . . . His righteousness (Matthew 6: 33).
Pursue godliness and holiness, and all these things shall be added to you. God will provide for those who live a righteous life.
ACTION POINT:
God will provide for those who seek what is eternal.
SCRIPTURES:
Acts 20: 24
Romans 8: 1 7; 14: 17
Revelation 21: 1 22: 5.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for the truth of Your Word which sets me free each day.
2. O Lord, help me to keep my heart focused on eternal things in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, at the end of the day, may I not be a cast away in the name of Jesus.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
Leviticus 26
Psalm 140 & 141
Mark 11: 27 12: 17.
WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP
THEME: SEEKING GOD'S KINGDOM.
But seeks ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; ans all these things shall be added unto you?. Matthew 6: 33.
What did Jesus mean when He said we are to seek God's kingdom first? It means our top priority in life should be to seek what is eternal.
That was the priority for the apostle Paul. In Acts 20 he was ready to leave for Jerusalem to defend the faith, not knowing if he might be put in prison or lose his life. The prospect of persecution did not deter him, for he said, I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself (Acts 20: 24). He was not concerned about how long he would live or worried about what he would eat or wear. Instead, he wanted to finish [his] course, and the ministry which [he] received from the Lord Jesus (Acts 20: 24).
Seeking the kingdom means you want Christ's rule to be manifest in your life as righteousness, peace, and joy in Holy Spirit (Romans 14: 17). So, when the lost see those spiritual qualities in your life instead of worry, they know the kingdom of God is there. That is an attractive testimony that the Lord can use to bring the lost to Himself. Seeking God?s kingdom means desiring to extend His kingdom.
Seeking the kingdom also means you long for Jesus to return in His millennial glory. We will be joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8: 1 - 7), reign with Him forever (Revelation 22: 5), live in a new heaven and earth throughout all eternity (21: 1), and have all the majesty and riches of eternal Heaven (21: 1 22: 5). Instead of seeking riches, seek . . . His righteousness (Matthew 6: 33).
Pursue godliness and holiness, and all these things shall be added to you. God will provide for those who live a righteous life.
ACTION POINT:
God will provide for those who seek what is eternal.
SCRIPTURES:
Acts 20: 24
Romans 8: 1 7; 14: 17
Revelation 21: 1 22: 5.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for the truth of Your Word which sets me free each day.
2. O Lord, help me to keep my heart focused on eternal things in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, at the end of the day, may I not be a cast away in the name of Jesus.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
Leviticus 26
Psalm 140 & 141
Mark 11: 27 12: 17.
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