January 14 | Pursue Jesus
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6.33

Reading:  Matthew 6

This entire chapter is an all-out pursuit after God and His kingdom.  God is looking for a group of traders to show Him strong – those who will exchange earthly pursuits and chasings for kingdom priorities (heavenly investments and treasures).  This all-out pursuit involves giving, prayer, fasting (click here for more info on fasting), serving and heart focus.  What a thought, instead of seeking for and worrying about drink, food and clothes for ourselves, which is mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 6, we are to instead, as said by Jesus in Matthew 25 to feed and clothe others, being concerned about where they lay their head; what they are eating, drinking, and wearing; and their physical and spiritual wellbeing.   

Prayer:  Lord, what is my heart focused on?  What am I treasuring?  Help me to have you as my heart focus and treasure that I would seek after You and Your kingdom above the worries and concerns of this world.  Help me to have an all-out pursuit after You, Jesus!