AUGUST 27
MATTHEW 6:33_and his righteousness…
Jesus gives you something specific to seek in the kingdom of God, righteousness. God’s righteousness is to obey His principles and live in them.
When you seek God’s kingdom you discover His righteousness. One more example of you can’t have one without the other. You are designed to seek that relationship. Jesus lures you to it.
This relationship has been compared to courtship. Jesus proposes – He hopes you will say yes. When you do, then just like finding gold at the end of the rainbow – you find His righteousness. Notice, the seeking turned from Jesus seeking you to you seeking Him … and His righteousness.
God’s principles are steadfast. They have been since the beginning of time. They do not weaken or fade with time. They are as solid in the book of Genesis as they are in the book of Revelation. They are foundation material – something on which to build your life.
Deuteronomy 33:27 (KJV), “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms …”
Wow! The everlasting arms are the foundation material upon which to build your house!
Righteousness is something God rewards, II Samuel 22:21 (KJV) “The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness ….”
You can’t be righteous on your own – seek God’s righteousness!
PRAYER
Righteous Father, I want Your righteousness for the foundation of my life. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ is righteousness—He will teach me!
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