First Things First

The origin of this phrase is self-evident.  Have you ever run aground, or scraped bottom, as a result of letting other things crowd out that which is of first importance?  Jesus, our Master, spoke so eloquently about keeping first things first, when He said, Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness;  and all these things shall be added unto you.”  [Matthew 6:33 KJV]

What are the things that you need to place first in your life?  How are you keeping those first things as priority one?  Do you believe that God is even more committed to you keeping first things first than you yourself are?

For instance, the first commandment tells us to worship God above all, and to have no other gods or conflicting allegiances.  In Jesus’ summary of the law, He says the first commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength.  If you have placed Jesus first in your life, it means that He lives in your heart.  His Spirit is at work in you, helping you to keep first things first.

St. Paul’s Church will keep the priority of knowing Christ and making Him known, no matter what happens.  We face the future with confidence because we place first things first.

Your brother in Christ,

Christopher

The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton

Rector