Put God first

Put God first

“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:31-33

Your priority is what determines your prosperity. So if you want to prosper and be truly successful, you must put God first. The proof of loyalty is prioritizing God inspite of difficulty or contrary circumstances.

You are not loyal to God if you give only when it is convenient. When you are loyal, you give even in the midst of challenges. For instance, there are some people who do not tithe whenever things seem difficult especially in the area of their finances. Such persons are not loyal and fully committed to God in their hearts. When you are truly loyal, you do what you are supposed to do inspite of how you feel.

The provisions you enjoy in life is directly proportionate to the devotion you display to God.
Job 36:11 says, “If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.” Days of prosperity and years of pleasures are the benefits of a life of devotion to God. Therefore if you are suffering right now, it is not God's fault, but if you will reorder your priorities and put God first things will surely go right with you.

Prayer.

 Dear Father, I receive grace to always be willing to give myself and my material possessions in my service to You with joy both today and always, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Proverbs 11:24-25, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Philippians 4:15-19

Doing the Word.
Put God first in your finances.