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What is going to COME FIRST

Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

We have been talking about where we need guardrails in our lives: relationships, temptations, money, possessions, and the way our lives get wrapped up in stuff. The point wasn’t that God cares about money for money’s sake—He cares about where your devotion is. The real competition for your heart isn’t the devil; it’s the pull to trust in wealth, consumption, or security instead of trusting God.

Jesus tells us not to worry about daily needs because our Heavenly Father already knows them. Worry isn’t a neutral habit—it’s the default posture of those who don’t truly trust God, described in the text as “unbelievers” or “pagans” in the cultural language of the day. A true follower of Christ is someone who isn’t ruled by worldly anxiety but lives from the assurance that God knows and cares.

That leads to a bigger diagnosis: much of modern Christianity has become superficial, flimsy, and self-centered. Saying “I believe” is not enough. True belief is a full-life commitment—picking up your cross, following Jesus in a way that reshapes priorities, actions, and identity. Too many Christians live with anemic faith: they go through the motions, seek personal gain, and only “believe” when God delivers what they want. That’s a vending-machine version of God instead of a relationship rooted in trust, regardless of timing or circumstance.

So what do we do while we wait? Jesus gives us the answer in Matthew 6:33:

Seek God’s Kingdom above all else. That means making God’s rule, values, and purpose the priority—aligning heart, mind, and actions with His direction. It’s not a weekend checkbox or superficial lip service; it's a lifestyle.

Live righteously. This isn’t legalism. It’s transformation—pursuing holiness, love, justice, and reflecting God’s character from the inside out. True righteousness springs from relationship, not just rules.

If what we say with our lips isn’t matched by our calendar, our checkbook, our speech, and our actions, then we’ve muted the impact of our faith. God must reclaim the rightful place as King of our hearts—not just in words, but in how we order everything else around Him.

A practical outworking: when it comes to finances, the formula is clear—Give first, save second, live on the rest. Don’t fall for the lie “I can’t afford it.” Whether rich or poor, God honors faithful, obedient giving. Often what we hoard or consume reveals misplaced trust. Giving isn’t about what happens after you give—it’s about obedience and trusting God regardless of human mishandling. Even if others mismanage what you’ve given, your faithfulness still carries eternal value.

Generosity needs guardrails too. We aren’t called to hoard time, talent, or treasure. God invites us to reorder and renew our minds, to unlearn unbiblical habits, and to grow teachable. Too often we become rigid—defending old beliefs or cultural positions (even political ones) more fiercely than we pursue God’s truth. That stubbornness stunts transformation.

Takeaway / Call to Action:

Examine where your trust really is. Are you anxious about needs, or are you seeking God’s kingdom first?

Measure your life: do your priorities, your giving, and your daily choices reflect a heart submitted to Christ?

Commit to faithful, obedient generosity—give first, trust God with the rest.

Stop “acting Christian” and start living in authentic relationship—renew your mind, stay teachable, and let transformation grow from the inside out.

If revival and real transformation are going to happen—in your life, in the church, in the culture—it starts with putting God back in His rightful place: not just on Sunday, but as King of your heart every day.