April 10, 2025
Beloved Children of God in Christ, Greetings and blessings to you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! The Bible says in Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
To stand in the presence of God and receive His blessings, He shows us the best and most excellent way: to seek His kingdom and righteousness first. This means we should not chase after the things of the world, but rather prioritize the things of God. When we seek His kingdom and righteousness, everything we need will be added to us by the Lord Himself. You don’t have to run after them—they will come to you.
Seeking God’s kingdom means choosing excellence, doing good, and giving the Lord the first place in our lives. Hold on to Him, be steadfast in faith, and do the things that please Him. Then, the Lord will bring the desires of your heart to your feet. Consider David. Though he began as a humble shepherd boy, he became a great king. Why? Because he delighted in praising God. The Lord said, “Sing praises to Me, for it is pleasant and fitting.” David obeyed. While tending sheep, he played the harp and worshipped God with his whole heart. He sought the things of God, and the Lord exalted him to a place of glory and honor.
Today, stop running after temporary things. Seek what is good and pleasing to the Lord. Obey His commandments. Walk in them. Pray earnestly, meditate on His Word, and live with a conscience that honors God. Then your needs—be it a job, visa, finances to clear debts, a breakthrough in your business, a life partner, or the gift of a child—will come to your doorstep. The Lord will bless you and make you flourish.
Testimony: Sister Stella from Coimbatore
“To succeed in my B.Sc. Computer Science exam, I wrote an email to Brother Stephen requesting prayer. I received a reply from Brother, and by the grace of God, I passed with 2nd rank at Bharathiar University. I later sent another email requesting prayer for a good job. Brother replied again, and the Lord Jesus heard his prayers. I was blessed with a good job. As I obeyed Brother Stephen’s advice and gave first priority to the Lord, I experienced His blessings in every area of my life.”
Prayer:
Loving Lord, We thank You for Your Word and Your promises. In Jesus’ name, I bless these precious children. May they seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Bring an end to their wandering and striving for worldly things. Help them to pursue what is excellent, pure, and pleasing to You. Let them experience Your miracles and wonders. Bless them to be first in their homes, fields, businesses, and workplaces. In Jesus’ mighty name,
Amen.
