As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him. For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? (2 Sam 22:31-32)

I pray you had great worship on this past Lord’s Day in your local church! Let’s join our hearts together and look to the word of God for His strength and guidance to begin this day. In our scripture passage this morning, the elder David declares at the retirement of his life that God’s “way is perfect” and His word is “tried” and proven. Therefore, “trust in Him.” Wow! What a conclusion for one’s life. In a world that is filled with change, conflicts, and uncertainty. Trust in God. In life when fears arise within you, failures stump you, and frustrations confuse you. Trust in God. Jesus says that we are to welcome these moments and not loose heart. “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33). He spoke these words just hours before He would be crucified and die for the sin of the world. What a confident conclusion for life. “Be of good cheer.” How is this possible? Jesus says again in John 14, “you believe in God, believe also in Me.” The conclusion is clear as you begin this day. God is worthy of our trust and confidence. Look to Him in prayer. Lean on Him for His understanding. He will guide you in His word. My friend, trials, challenges, and difficulties are certain to come. But “be of good cheer,” you have a way through each one of them by faith in Jesus Christ. Life is filled with uncertainties. Trust God at every moment that you may know with confidence “His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried.” Father, thank You that Your way is perfect, Your word is proven, and You never change. You are unshakeable. A solid Rock that all may stand through the uncertainties in life. I look to You now, to lead my way. I will rejoice and be glad in it. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matt 6:33)

What do you desire first and foremost for your life? What is the thing that commands your attention above all things? For some it might be health, wealth, and prosperity. For others it may be the pursuit of happiness, the prospect of popularity, or the prize of political success. Jesus knows and understands the heart of man. He understands how sin creates void and emptiness in our life, and our efforts, desires, and dreams to be filled, secure and satisfied. In the scripture passage today, we have the foundation for all satisfaction in life. Jesus teaches us that all satisfaction in life begins with God. Nothing can give you satisfaction in life as He can. There are times when we struggle and become overwhelmed by feelings of doubt, anger, jealously, fear, despair, or bitterness, because our focus and pursuit is for some temporal thing of this world. To “seek…the kingdom of God” means you want the eternal things that God has for your life. Seeking the kingdom of God is to desire Christ’s rule in life. His Lordship. Seeking the kingdom of God is to manifest “His righteousness” which are made evident by the power of salvation and the peace of God in one’s life. Instead of worry, distress, and other emotion responses that govern your life, your life will display the fruit of the Spirit tempered by the peace of God. My friend, there is great, eternal benefit to “seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” For God has promised us in His word, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isa 26:3). God knows the things that you have need of in life. Trust Him and pursue His righteousness and “all these things shall be added unto you.” Father, thank You that You supply my every need according to Your riches in glory. Thank You for the peace that surpasses all understanding that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. In the blessed and holy Name of Jesus. Amen.