October 3, 2025
Seek First - Part 5
Matthew 6:33
10/03/2025
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness, and all these things will be added
to you. (ESV)
Jesus told His followers: ``Therefore I tell you, do not be
anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will
drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life
more than food, and the body more than clothing?''
Our Lord pointed us to the love of God the Father who cares
for the least of creation, who gives food and shelter to those
things He created simply by speaking. If He cares for the least
of creation, He cares for the crown jewel of His creation, the
people He formed in His own image.
Even though we sinned and rebelled against God, He sent His
Son to reconcile us to Himself, to redeem us at the cost of
Jesus' life. Through Jesus' resurrection, we are assured of
everlasting life.
It is not because of God's law, ``You shall have no other
gods before Me,'' but because of His grace, love, and mercy that
we desire to fear, love, and trust in Him above all things. It
is not the commandment that forces us to desire to come into His
presence, but the truth that He is our loving Father. Jesus
summarized this lesson: ``But seek first the kingdom of God and
his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.''
Our heavenly Father invites you to receive the gift of His
grace as He gathers us together each week. Join us at Trinity
Lutheran Church at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday to learn more about the
love of the Father for your eternal blessing.
May our Lord grant us the peace of knowing that the One who
sent His Son to redeem us from sin gives us His temporal and
eternal blessings. Amen.