seeking His kingdom

Perspective is important. That is one of the reasons why Jesus talked so much about the kingdom of God. It is easy to slide in to the mode and typical fashion or worrying about and building our own kingdom rather than the kingdom of God.

Remember that our example is Jesus, and He spent a great deal of time with His father. What He said came from the father. What He did was directed by His father. We need to do the same.

And as we listen in, follow the direction, and seek more of His kingdom we will see the growth of what last for eternity rather than what fades away quickly.

Beginning a new week I ask that we turn our attention to what Jesus said in one chapter about the kingdom of God. Read on. As you read ask yourself how does this apply to my life, my situation and family, the church I am part of and the choices that I make. It will help you understand the heart of God.

Matthew 13 NLT

24 Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field.

31 Here is another illustration Jesus used: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.”

33 Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.”

44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.

45 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. 46 When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!

There is more, but this is a great start and insight for us who desire to see the kingdom of God take on more importance in our lives and in our work. Reread those verses again as you note that the kingdom of God is far different than any kingdom we would build without Him.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

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wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

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