05-19-2020, 09:42 AM
BETTER LIFE MESSAGE
DATE : TUESDAY MAY 19, 2020
TOPIC: THE PLACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IN SEEKING
GOD FIRST
TEXT : Matthew 6:32-33 “(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek
for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Understanding is vital to the results we command in life and that is why Solomon said that with all our getting, we should get understanding. No one can enjoy life beyond the depth of his understanding – Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 13:23, Psalms 119:144
Understanding therefore is the springboard of destiny and it is with it that you can maximize life and destiny - Proverbs 16:22 “Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
Seeking or serving God is good but it does not work alone. Just as it is difficult for a one legged man to beat a two legged man in a 100meters race, so also, depending on service alone as a child God will make you a spiritual one legged man, hence, you will be exposed to much struggles, mockery and doubts with compromise here and there.
Looking at Matthew 6:33 deeply, you will discover that service is not the only thing mentioned in the verse, but also mentioned is righteousness.
Many are truly seeking the kingdom of God First by their active engagements in advancing the kingdom of God through their spiritual service, physical service and financial commitment but only very few are coupling their service with the righteousness of God.
This is the missing link. The righteousness of God is fundamental and foundational to kingdom service that will yield maximum reward. And a faulty foundation will always end up in much regrets later in life - Psalms 11:3
It is righteousness that actually makes our service to count before God. You cannot relegate righteousness/holiness in kingdom service and expect the thrice holy God to lift you or give you supernatural breakthrough.
You cannot be cutting corners and expect your service to produce unimaginable result – Proverbs 14:34, Habakkuk 1:13
Service is your work for God while righteousness is your walk with God and this is what grants you access to His secrets - Deut 29:29, Proverbs 25:2
Job was the greatest in the East but God testified of him that he was a perfect man hence he had access to God’s secrets – Job 1:1-3, 29:1-4
Regardless of what man says about your service, God’s account is what matter the most because He sees everything and nothing is hidden to Him even in the midst of gross darkness.
Of course, we are in the dispensation of Grace but we cannot use grace for occasion for liberty. Galatians 5:13-14, Romans 6:1-14
Shall we continue in sin and also expect grace to abound, It is not possible – Romans 6:1-2
We are expected to come under the Grace of God so as to be energized to do the right thing and please Him always.
Our service in the kingdom will always be weighed in the spiritual balance of God before you will be truly rewarded. The grace of God that enables one to choose right and do the right thing is ever available to the redeemed so that their service will be acceptable and be qualified for effortless rewards – Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 6:9-10, 11:6
If you are struggling with the gentiles for things that should be added to you, then you need to pause for a while, re-examine yourself and weigh yourself in the balance of the word of God and make necessary spiritual adjustments in line with the scriptures – Matthew 6:32-33
GOD IS MUCH MORE INTERESTED IN OUR WALK WITH HIM THAN OUR WORK FOR HIM. WORKING FOR GOD WITHOUT A QUALITY WALK WITH HIM IS A WASTE OF TIME, ENERGY, RESOURCES AND AT THE END NO HOPE FOR ETERNITY WITH CHRIST. Genesis 17:1-2, 2Cor 6:14-18, 1Cor 15:19
PRAYER POINT: FATHER, IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS AND BY YOUR SPIRIT, ENDUE ME WITH DAILY GRACE TO PLEASE YOU WITH MY SERVICE AND LET MY HEAVEN BE OPENED FOR DAILY SHOWER OF BLESSINGS – Exodus 23:25-26, Ezekiel 34:26-27
SEE YOU AT THE TOPMOST TOP.
REMAIN EVER BLESSED.
JESUS IS LORD.
PST ISRAEL AKINSANYA
pstisraelmeg@gmail.com
DATE : TUESDAY MAY 19, 2020
TOPIC: THE PLACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IN SEEKING
GOD FIRST
TEXT : Matthew 6:32-33 “(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek
for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Understanding is vital to the results we command in life and that is why Solomon said that with all our getting, we should get understanding. No one can enjoy life beyond the depth of his understanding – Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 13:23, Psalms 119:144
Understanding therefore is the springboard of destiny and it is with it that you can maximize life and destiny - Proverbs 16:22 “Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”
Seeking or serving God is good but it does not work alone. Just as it is difficult for a one legged man to beat a two legged man in a 100meters race, so also, depending on service alone as a child God will make you a spiritual one legged man, hence, you will be exposed to much struggles, mockery and doubts with compromise here and there.
Looking at Matthew 6:33 deeply, you will discover that service is not the only thing mentioned in the verse, but also mentioned is righteousness.
Many are truly seeking the kingdom of God First by their active engagements in advancing the kingdom of God through their spiritual service, physical service and financial commitment but only very few are coupling their service with the righteousness of God.
This is the missing link. The righteousness of God is fundamental and foundational to kingdom service that will yield maximum reward. And a faulty foundation will always end up in much regrets later in life - Psalms 11:3
It is righteousness that actually makes our service to count before God. You cannot relegate righteousness/holiness in kingdom service and expect the thrice holy God to lift you or give you supernatural breakthrough.
You cannot be cutting corners and expect your service to produce unimaginable result – Proverbs 14:34, Habakkuk 1:13
Service is your work for God while righteousness is your walk with God and this is what grants you access to His secrets - Deut 29:29, Proverbs 25:2
Job was the greatest in the East but God testified of him that he was a perfect man hence he had access to God’s secrets – Job 1:1-3, 29:1-4
Regardless of what man says about your service, God’s account is what matter the most because He sees everything and nothing is hidden to Him even in the midst of gross darkness.
Of course, we are in the dispensation of Grace but we cannot use grace for occasion for liberty. Galatians 5:13-14, Romans 6:1-14
Shall we continue in sin and also expect grace to abound, It is not possible – Romans 6:1-2
We are expected to come under the Grace of God so as to be energized to do the right thing and please Him always.
Our service in the kingdom will always be weighed in the spiritual balance of God before you will be truly rewarded. The grace of God that enables one to choose right and do the right thing is ever available to the redeemed so that their service will be acceptable and be qualified for effortless rewards – Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 6:9-10, 11:6
If you are struggling with the gentiles for things that should be added to you, then you need to pause for a while, re-examine yourself and weigh yourself in the balance of the word of God and make necessary spiritual adjustments in line with the scriptures – Matthew 6:32-33
GOD IS MUCH MORE INTERESTED IN OUR WALK WITH HIM THAN OUR WORK FOR HIM. WORKING FOR GOD WITHOUT A QUALITY WALK WITH HIM IS A WASTE OF TIME, ENERGY, RESOURCES AND AT THE END NO HOPE FOR ETERNITY WITH CHRIST. Genesis 17:1-2, 2Cor 6:14-18, 1Cor 15:19
PRAYER POINT: FATHER, IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS AND BY YOUR SPIRIT, ENDUE ME WITH DAILY GRACE TO PLEASE YOU WITH MY SERVICE AND LET MY HEAVEN BE OPENED FOR DAILY SHOWER OF BLESSINGS – Exodus 23:25-26, Ezekiel 34:26-27
SEE YOU AT THE TOPMOST TOP.
REMAIN EVER BLESSED.
JESUS IS LORD.
PST ISRAEL AKINSANYA
pstisraelmeg@gmail.com