In Matthew 6:33 Jesus tells us to, "Seek first the Kingdom and His righteousness." The context of this command includes instruction that we are not to worry about what we will eat or drink, or what we will wear. Jesus tells us to consider the lilies of the field; their beauty and how they do not work for their clothing. He says, how much more does our heavenly Father care for us than the lilies. Won't He be sure we're taken care of?
He does not promise comfort for all Christians. That would be a mistaken way to read this text. However, He does say that if we put first the Kingdom and His righteousness, "'All these things will be given to you as well." What I understand this to mean is that if we put the Kingdom first; if we make the Kingdom the center of our continual, daily priorities, He will make sure we have what we need. It may not be what we want or even think that we need, but what we actually need. As He says, "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
How do we apply this command? Make the Kingdom the center of our continual, daily priorities.
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