Endless Carrots
As a pastor, I often see people struggling to find fulfillment and meaning in life. Many people chase after various things - wealth, success, power, fame - hoping that these things will bring them happiness and satisfaction. But too often, people find that these things do not bring the fulfillment they were seeking.
In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." This passage reminds us that true fulfillment and satisfaction come from seeking God and His kingdom first. When we prioritize our relationship with God and living a life that is pleasing to Him, all the other things we may be chasing after will fall into place.
It's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of earthly treasures and to believe that these things will bring us happiness. But the truth is that true joy and contentment come from God and our relationship with Him. When we make Him the foundation of our lives, everything else will fall into place.
So as we navigate this life, let us remember to seek God and His kingdom first. When we do, we will find the fulfillment and satisfaction that we are truly seeking.
When it comes to finding fulfillment and meaning in life, it's important to recognize that earthly treasures and pursuits are temporary and fleeting. Wealth, success, power, and fame can all be taken away in an instant. And even if we do attain these things, they do not necessarily bring lasting happiness and satisfaction.
On the other hand, when we seek God and His kingdom first, we are focusing on something that is eternal and lasting. Our relationship with God is the most important thing in our lives, and when we prioritize it, everything else falls into place.
In Colossians 3:1-4, Paul writes, "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
This passage reminds us that as believers in Jesus, our lives are hidden with Christ and our true identity and worth are found in Him. When we set our hearts and minds on things above and prioritize our relationship with God, we will find the fulfillment and satisfaction that we are seeking.
So as we navigate this life, let us remember to seek God and His kingdom first. When we do, we will find the joy, peace, and contentment that we are truly seeking.