Seek First – Part 5

October 3, 2025

Broadcast

                          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.