Jesus Does – Matthew 6:33 – Keep God First

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred fifty-eighth inspirational message dated Monday, November 6th, 2023. The title of this message is “Jesus Does – Matthew 6:33 – Keep God First”.

The first two words of this message’s title are also the words of the title of the below anointed song/video, “Jesus Does” (with lyrics) as performed by the Christian group “We the Kingdom”.

The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the thirty-third verse of the sixth chapter of Matthew:

Matthew 6:33

Amplified Bible - (AMP)

³³ But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.

 

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD" and I’ve also enjoyed reading Charles Stanley’s Intouch daily devotionals. On the early morning of November 3^rd, 2023 – I had an inspirational message of my own that I feel God led me to share.

 
 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message) – because of the Godly influence of my late grandmother – whom all the grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren in our family affectionately called “Nana”. 

 KEEP GOD FIRST

 

³³ But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  Matt. 6:33

 

When I was 11-years old and in the fifth grade – I wrote an essay about who I wanted to be like when I grew up – I chose my grandmother – my “Nana”.  All throughout my childhood, my grandmother was the matriarch of our family – and the person “who could quote many scriptures - by heart”!  My “Nana” – had served God faithfully (for over 60 years) in many roles in our AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church: she was a teacher, an evangelist, a stewardess, the Superintendent of our Church School, a steward, a missionary and an ordained Deaconess. She could pray – and get a “prayer through” – as some of the older members of our church would fondly say about her. She was so humble in her relationship with Jesus and was never ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! She LOVED reading, hearing and teaching the Word of God! She would testify (about the goodness of God) during the devotional time during our church services, at family gatherings or even if she met someone during her many walks downtown (when she was able to – before her age/illness prevented her to). She lived to be 99 years old. She passed away peacefully at home, in her sleep, on July 19^th, 2019 – after being bedridden (for about a year and a half.)

Today – I am “still” inspired by my grandmother and how she lived her life “unashamedly” for the Glory of God!

She would tell me and all who would listen – to “KEEP GOD FIRST”! This “phrase” was one of her favorite sayings! The above verse from Matthew 6:33 is a verse that she would always “reiterate to us” to REMIND us of what the LORD would have us ALL to do – TO KEEP GOD FIRST: in our lives, in our decision-making, and in Whom we should put our trust in!

God loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ to redeem us of our sins – (see John 3:16 below):

John 3:16

New King James Version - (NKJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

My grandmother “lived” out her faith – and she encouraged so many others to do so, as well! She exemplified what is found in 2^nd Corinthians 5:20 as being an "ambassador for Christ" (see verse below)! May we all allow God’s Holy Spirit to dwell in us to glorify Jesus with our lives!

2^nd Corinthians 5:20

New King James Version - (NKJV)

²⁰ Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

 

Proverbs 3:5-6 is another passage of scripture (which was one of my Nana’s favorites) that reminds us to TRUST in the Lord –

Proverbs 3:5-6

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

 

May my dear, loving grandmother continue to rest in Heavenly peace with Jesus…

 

MAY WE ALL SEEK GOD FIRST!

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below anointed song/video, “Jesus Does” (with lyrics) as performed by the Christian group “We the Kingdom” performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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BE BLESSED!