The land is still ours, because we have sought the Lord our God. (II Chronicles 14:7 ESV)
Fear Not… Then Seek the Lord
The logic of Cause and Effect is pretty clear. Pay your bills on time, and you will have a good credit score. Exercise fairly regularly and you’ll sleep better. De-weed your garden, and your vegetables will grow well. Check the oil in your pickup truck, and the engine will last longer.
When it comes to our spiritual life, we usually fit God in after our lives are in order. Our daily lives are filled with so many tasks and activities, that our God-aimed-things are often postponed. We’ll make time for scripture after our work is finished. We’ll make time for prayer after our schedule is cleared. Wil make time for the fellowship of God’s people after our urgent duties are taken care of.
But King Asa of Judah learned a different cause and effect. He sought the Lord first. And he, and all of Judah, found that those other things worked out well. They sought the Lord, and He gave them security as a nation. They sought the Lord, and He profited their labors. They sought the Lord, and He gave them a peace that passed understanding.
Jesus said it this way, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 ESV)
No matter what is ahead of you today, or this week, or this month, or this year… seek Him first.
Fear not, then seek the Lord