SEEKING GOD'S KINGDOM

Nothing should be more important to us than seeking the Kingdom of God, for every redeemed soul seeking God's Kingdom as his or her own first priority, by working towards it with all faithfulness and true dedication to fulfill our all-knowing Father's will, by advancing His Kingdom through the proclamation of the Gospel, and bearing good fruits, will surely be rewarded, as Heirs of God's Kingdom, lacking nothing needed for spiritual growth, and we will never die, yet will always remain blessed with all the spiritual and physical necessities, to live for His glory.

So, we need not to be anxious mentally, nor consumed with worry about what we should eat or drink, rather we should always remain focused on and be well dedicated to fulfilling our purpose in life as Christians, called to advance God's Kingdom, by bearing fruits for His glory, in Christ Jesus, who lives in us.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Our Holy God, thank You for Your Word, Jesus Christ, and the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit, which gives us the strength to remain zealous to continue in the path of Righteousness, seeking God's Kingdom for the Salvation of souls, in Jesus'name;

Amen.

From Luke 12:29:31

PRECIOUS TO GOD

As faithful Christians, we are precious to the LORD, the True Vine-dresser, nurtured by His Word, Jesus Christ, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to live for His glory as ambassadors of Christ and Heirs of His Kingdom. This makes us uniquely different from the sons of men, as Sons of God, living to fulfill the Father's will in Christ Jesus, the Righteousness of God; figuratively, our filthy clothes removed, this is the clean turban given to the high priest, and the breastplate worn by New Testament believers.

Furthermore, being brethren with Christ as born-again Children of God, we needn't relent in our faithfulness to the LORD; we should remain steadfast, declaring His Good News to all, for the Salvation of souls and the advancement of God's Kingdom, that His Divine Love and Glory may continue to reflect the presence of Jesus Christ, "the Light of the World," whom no power of darkness can withstand. As we grow brighter, many seeking for deliverance, restoration and breakthrough, might see the Omnipresent God, and be drawn to Him, in humility, for the Salvation of their souls, in Christ Jesus, whose Love is revealed through us, as fishers of men.

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, Jesus Christ, for your presence in our lives has made us precious and uniquely different, free from all defilement, being Holy to the LORD, as vessels of His glory in the finished work of Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 12:27

BE CALM

Always be at peace with yourself, but never fear nor be worried about that which you can't foresee or haven't achieved yet, for one's anxieties cause rapid heart beat, making him or her nervous system go into a different state, and most times sweating is caused, which leads to more lost and lesser or no gain of what is needed to be content with. No one can do more than what God has ordained and destined for him or her, even though some haven't realized their purpose yet; still, we need to remain calm, meditating on God's Word, while making life changing decisions, so that, as the Comforter and Divine Helper, the Holy Spirit may continue to direct us aright, revealing our purpose in life as well as our Divine Calling on Earth.
Moreover, no amount of worries for the following day, nor level of anxiety claimed, can bring a perfect change to any given situation, except by our first casting concerns consistently by prayers in communion with God, through the Holy Spirit available in Christ Jesus, who makes the Way where there seems to be no way.

PRAYER: Thank you Eternal Father, the God who never fails, for as we cast our smallest cares and most sinful burdens on to you in prayers, through the Holy Spirit, all our supplications are answered, in Jesus' name;
Amen.

From Luke 12:25-26

GOD PROVIDES

Being born-again Children of God, we need not worry about what we would eat or drink any more than the birds who live in fruit trees, for both our physical and spiritual needs will surely be met in every season, without fail, because our God is The Great Provider, who never ceases to meet His own at the point of their needs, providing our heart's desires in great abundance, that we may never lack, yet have enough to share, in love with others. Because of the Lamb of God, we are of great value to our Heavenly Father, who will never allow us to go hungry nor thirst of that which we deserve as Heirs of His Kingdom, so we need not to worry nor be disturbed about our basic physical and spiritual needs; rather, as we keep holding on to our faith in Christ Jesus, whatever we need or ask in His name will surely be granted unto us, in due time.

Furthermore, our position as Heirs of God, and brethren with Christ Jesus, has given us direct access to the Father, being highly favored by Him, that we may give out to nations but not borrow, and also have enough compassion to share with the needy whom we discern are receptive, even as we have gratefully accepted the Grace to help others with their spiritual needs.

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, Jesus; for, you've made us lack nothing, yet you always provide for all that we need, to meet our basic and spiritual needs, and to help others with theirs too, in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 12:24

LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT

You need not worry about your present circumstance, challenges and struggles in life, as a child of God, such as what you will eat, wear and possess, for one's life is valuable and precious to the LORD, who gave His firstborn Son for us; He will never again allow His own to suffer shame, disgrace, nor die of hunger. No matter what desert you are going through in life today, be hopeful, have faith in God, and He will surely turn your life around for your good, restoring all your lost glory, by making a way where there seems to be no way, and providing like nothing else, for all your spiritual needs, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, let's hold fast to our faith in Christ Jesus, giving no room for doubt, fear and thoughts of backsliding, standing firm on the cornerstone once rejected; for the LORD is our God, and He has made the Heavens and the Earth, by His great power and outstretched arm, and there is nothing too hard for Him to do,  because He is the Way-maker, and miracle-working God whose Love never fails, yet establishes every one of His words, in due time.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for granting us eternal peace and hope, as Sons and Daughters of God, bringing us to the realization that life in Christ Jesus is more important than earthly treasures, and you're Faithful to meet us at the point of our needs, in Jesus' name;

Amen.

From Luke 12:22-23

LAY UP TREASURES FOR GOD

We all should continue laying up our treasures for God, towards eternity in His Heavenly Kingdom above, and not only to aquire worldly possessions, which can distract one's attention from his Divine Calling. By him choosing to be obsessed with accumulating and possessive over his acquired possessions and position, thereby one is forsaking his Divine purpose, which is to live in the righteousness of Christ Jesus, fulfilling the will of the Father in love and compassionate deeds for others, in order to advance His Kingdom by bearing fruits for His glory. This makes many who gather treasures for themselves to be spiritually poor and too weak to continue wrestling for the Salvation of souls, and because of focusing on what is seen, sometimes one loses track of their Calling as a vessel of God. 

Therefore, let's endeavor to live a life of self-sacrifice, by living the life of Christ and remaining dedicated to fulfill the Father's will as brethren with Christ, striving always to gather treasures in Heaven, and not on Earth, for, "what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?"

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, Jesus Christ, for your presence in our lives, through your Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, which has made us realize the truth; that laying up treasures on Earth profits nothing, yet as we sacrifice all for the sake of Salvation in Christ Jesus, we will receive eternal rewards in the comfort of God's Kingdom, in Your mighty name; Amen. 

From Luke 12:16-21

AVOIDING CRAVING

Be content; satisfied with all the LORD has blessed you with, for as long as you appreciate God's love and favors shown to you, by making good use of your life, for His glory, He will continue to bless and multiply every one of your endeavors, and grace them with more opportunities to progress, being productive both spiritually and physically. So, we need not to be covetous, wanting to take that which belongs to another nor desiring their position; for, "'Godliness with contentment is great gain," because God blesses, favors and protects all who are pleased with that which He provides for them, into eternity.

Moreover, accumulation of more wealth, power and riches accommodates temptation which leads to the destructive fall of many, whereas dispersing lovingly to those in need, and receiving gratefully what is freely shared, allows for plenty of friendship and greater rewards in the life to come. For these reasons, we need to be content with the abundance we have, giving thanks to the LORD for all He has done; for, He never ceases to bless and favor all who truly appreciate Him.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, our God, we praise and glorify your name, for you always meet us at the point of our needs, providing all that we need in due time, that we may remain sustained in your grace, lacking nothing as Sons and Daughters of God, being Heirs of the Father in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 12:15