- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Tag Archives: Seek first the kingdom
Treasure Management
This morning, I’m hovering over a few verses from Jesus’ sermon on the mount, and it seems to me there might well be a fine line between good stewardship and guileful slavery. “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew
Tagged money, Seek first the kingdom, serving God, treasure in heaven
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No King but Jesus
When all was said and done, it came down to who was king. There was a lot about Jesus that Pilate didn’t get. A king over a kingdom not of this world? Huh? Fulfilling a destiny to bear witness to … Continue reading
Posted in John
Tagged King Jesus, loving this world, not of this world, Seek first the kingdom, the King
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A View of Life Beyond the Sun
If it all comes out the same in the wash “under the sun,” then truly, “behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind” under the sun (Eccl. 1:14). Hovering over the first-half of Ecclesiastes 2 this morning. Amazed at … Continue reading
Posted in Ecclesiastes
Tagged eternal rewards, Seek first the kingdom, Things above, treasure in heaven, wisdom
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Don’t Let Go
Proverbs 8 is what always seals it for me — the person of Wisdom in Proverbs is the Person of Christ. When wisdom calls, it’s Christ calling. What wisdom offers, Christ offers. To seek wisdom is to seek Christ. For, … Continue reading
Posted in Proverbs
Tagged complacency, compromise, drifting away, Seek first the kingdom, sitting at the feet of Jesus, wisdom
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Excuses
In Luke 14, Jesus didn’t need to manufacture an object lesson, He reclined at one. Dining at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees created a ready-made on-ramp for talking about wedding feasts, dinners, and banquets and how common … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged a seat at the table, excuses, priorities, Seek first the kingdom, the best thing, the King's table
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With a Whole Heart, Of a Single Mind
1Chronicles 12 reminds me that David started accumulating a following of mighty men long before he became king. That many chose to faithfully serve under the promised heir of the throne even while there were those who tried to prevent … Continue reading
Entering the Kingdom
Hovering over the story of the rich young guy who came to Jesus in order to complete his portfolio. He already had “great possessions” (Mk. 10:22b), but wanted to know how to invest wisely so as to “inherit eternal life” … Continue reading
Living in a Now/Not Yet Reality
Our Wednesday night men’s group is starting a new study this week on the Sermon on the Mount. Looking forward to it for a number of reasons. Sensing that the timing of it is no accident. Expecting it to connect … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew
Tagged blessing, eternal rewards, kingdom of heaven, Our reward, Seek first the kingdom, treasure in heaven
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At Hand
Nope! Didn’t happen. The clock didn’t strike midnight and everything cleared. No switch was thrown, no corner was turned. In fact, 2021 began much like 2020 ended. Still a pandemic raging. Still an economy suffering. Still so many people reeling. … Continue reading
A King and A Kingdom
Turned the corner and headed down the homestretch of my reading plan this morning. Started in on the minor prophets and Revelation which, along with the rest of Job and the culmination of John’s gospel with the finished work and … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged Christ the King, King Jesus, King of kings, kingdom of heaven, Seek first the kingdom
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