✨ Everything changes when Jesus comes first. #Lordsbook #SeekFirstTheKingdom #JesusFirst #PurposeInChrist #FaithFirst #FollowJesus

🙏 Choose to seek God above all else, and trust Him to direct your path and provide for you in His perfect timing. 📲 Share this with someone who needs the reminder to keep Christ at the center of their life. #Matthew633 #SeekFirstTheKingdom #GodFirst #KingdomLiving #TrustGod #FaithInAction #ChristianEncouragement #GodWillProvide #HopeInChrist #Lordsbook

1️⃣Today, put God first and trust Him to take care of everything else. 📲 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to trust God with every area of their life. #Matthew633 #SeekFirstTheKingdom #PutGodFirst #TrustGod #ChristianLiving #FaithInAction #ChristianEncouragement #GodsPromises #HopeInChrist #Lordsbook

💫 Seek Him first in your decisions. Seek Him first in your relationships. Seek Him first every day and watch Him work in ways only He can. 📲 Share this with someone who needs the reminder to put God first today. #Matthew633 #SeekFirstTheKingdom #GodFirst #TrustGod #FaithOverFear #GodsProvision #ChristianEncouragement #WalkByFaith #HopeInChrist #Lordsbook

🕊️ True joy is found in a heart that delights in God. When He becomes your greatest desire, He begins to shape your heart to reflect His will, His purpose, and His promises. 📲 Share this with someone who needs to be reminded to trust God's perfect timing. #Psalm374 #DelightInTheLord #TrustGod #GodsTiming #SeekFirstTheKingdom #FaithOverFear #ChristianEncouragement #GodsPromises #HopeInChrist #Lordsbook

✨ The closer you draw to God, the more you'll see His hand at work in every area of your life. #PutGodFirst #SeekFirstTheKingdom #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #GodsPlan #ChristianLiving #WalkWithGod #HopeInChrist #GodFirst #Lordsbook

✨ WORD OF LIFE Put First Things First Every day, countless things compete for our attention. Work. Responsibilities. Notifications. Deadlines. Worries. Without realizing it, we can spend an entire day busy with everything except what matters most. But Jesus gives us a different priority: 📖 "Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." — Matthew 6:33 The world tells us to put success first. Jesus tells us to put God first. When God is at the center, everything else begins to find its proper place. Today, the Church celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. John lived with one purpose: to lead others to Christ. He never sought glory for himself. Instead, he said: 📖 "He must increase, but I must decrease." — John 3:30 Saint John reminds us that putting God first does not diminish us—it transforms us. Perhaps the greatest challenge of our time is distraction. We are constantly connected, yet often spiritually disconnected. Jesus gently calls us back to what matters most. Take a moment today and ask yourself: What truly comes first in my life? Not what I say is first. But what my time, energy, and choices reveal. If God has slowly moved to the margins, invite Him back to the center. He belongs there. 🙏 Prayer Lord, teach us to seek Your Kingdom above everything else. Reorder our priorities and help us place You first each day. Amen. ✨ Live the Word Before checking your phone tomorrow morning, spend five minutes in prayer. 🕊️ Reflection What has quietly taken first place in your life, and how is God inviting you to return Him to the center today? #RiseWithTheWord #WordOfLife #SeekFirstTheKingdom #Matthew633 #CatholicFaith

📘 Bible Trivia — May 6 ❓ Question: According to Mark 8:12, “Why does this generation seek a sign?” — they asked this to whom? #LordsbookDailys #BibleTrivia #Mark812 #BibleQuiz #GetInTheWord #DailyInspiration #FaithOnline #GrowInFaith #SeekFirstTheKingdom

Not for Comfort Alone: Kingdom Intentions Behind God’s Provision Many believers interpret God’s provision as a reward meant primarily for personal comfort—ease, pleasure, and security. While God indeed delights in blessing His children, Scripture makes it clear that His provision always carries Kingdom purpose. God does not bless us merely to enjoy life, but to advance His agenda on the earth. Provision without purpose leads to pride; provision with purpose leads to impact. “But remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant…” — Deuteronomy 8:18 1. GOD’S PROVISION IS COVENANT-DRIVEN, NOT COMFORT-DRIVEN God blesses His people to fulfill His covenant, not to promote self-indulgence. Israel was blessed so God’s covenant could be established. Abraham was blessed so all nations could be blessed through him. Genesis 12:2–3 Deuteronomy 8:18 Psalm 105:8–11 Truth: If provision does not advance God’s covenant, it has missed its assignment. 2. PROVISION IS A TOOL FOR KINGDOM EXPANSION God supplies resources to fund His work on earth—evangelism, discipleship, justice, and compassion. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things… you will abound in every good work.” — 2 Corinthians 9:8 Provision is meant to: Support the preaching of the Gospel Build God’s house Care for the poor and vulnerable Scripture References: Matthew 28:19–20 Luke 8:1–3 Proverbs 19:17 3. COMFORT WITHOUT KINGDOM PURPOSE PRODUCES SPIRITUAL STAGNATION When God’s blessings are consumed only for self, spiritual decay sets in. Example: The rich fool focused on comfort, not God’s purpose—and lost everything (Luke 12:15–21). Warning: “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” — James 4:3 Comfort-centered living dulls spiritual sensitivity and delays divine assignments. 4. STEWARDSHIP DETERMINES SUSTAINABILITY OF PROVISION God sustains provision where stewardship is evident. “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2 Faithful stewardship includes: Obedience in giving Accountability in spending Intentional investment in Kingdom causes Luke 16:10–11 Matthew 25:14–30 5. PROVISION IS A TEST OF ALIGNMENT God tests hearts through increase. “If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.” — Psalm 62:10 Your response to provision reveals: Who owns your heart Who controls your priorities Who directs your future Scripture References: Proverbs 3:9–10 Matthew 6:19–21 CONCLUSION God’s provision is never accidental—it is intentional, strategic, and Kingdom-focused. Comfort is a byproduct, not the purpose. When believers align their resources with God’s agenda, provision becomes a weapon for Kingdom advancement and a testimony of God’s glory. Don’t ask, “What can this blessing do for me?” Ask, “What does God want to do through this blessing?” “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 PRAYER Lord, realign my heart to Your Kingdom purposes. Let every provision in my life serve Your will, advance Your gospel, and glorify Your name. Deliver me from selfish comfort and make me a faithful steward of Your resources, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Pastor Abiodun Kadri #KingdomProvision #DivinePurpose #NotForComfortAlone #KingdomStewardship #GodsAgenda #FaithfulSteward #GospelAdvancement #CovenantBlessings #SeekFirstTheKingdom

Where Is Your Treasure? Every man on earth treasures something. Your treasure is what your heart values most, what you pursue, protect, and prioritize. The question Jesus asked in Matthew 6:21 is as relevant today as it was over two thousand years ago — “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Many people treasure material things — money, fame, possessions, or human approval — while neglecting eternal values. God wants our treasure and heart to be centered in heaven, not on earthly things that fade away. 📖 Matthew 6:19–21 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." 1️⃣ UNDERSTANDING WHAT TREASURE MEANS Your treasure is anything that holds your greatest affection, attention, and ambition. It could be: * Your wealth (Mark 10:21–22) * Your career or reputation (Philippians 3:7–8) * Your relationships (Luke 14:26) * Or your service to God (Matthew 19:29) The real test is — if God asks you to give it up, can you? 2️⃣ EARTHLY TREASURES ARE TEMPORARY Everything you gather on earth can vanish in a moment — - Riches can disappear (Proverbs 23:5) - Fame fades away (Ecclesiastes 1:11) - Beauty and strength weaken with age (Isaiah 40:6–8) The Bible says in 1 John 2:17, “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.” Why then should we build our treasure on sand when we can build on the Rock — Jesus Christ? 3️⃣ HEAVENLY TREASURE IS ETERNAL When you serve God faithfully, love others, give generously, and obey His Word, you are storing treasure in heaven. Matthew 19:21: “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven.” Acts of kindness, soul winning, prayer, holiness, and obedience all count as deposits in your heavenly account. Heavenly treasures never decay, depreciate, or get stolen. They follow you even after death (Revelation 14:13). 4️⃣ WHERE IS YOUR HEART? The location of your treasure determines the direction of your heart. If your treasure is in the world, your heart will chase worldly things. But if your treasure is in heaven, your heart will be focused on godly things. Colossians 3:1–2 says, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above... Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” 5️⃣ HOW TO LAY UP TREASURES IN HEAVEN ✅ Live a life of faith and obedience to God. ✅ Love and serve others selflessly. ✅ Support God’s work with your time, resources, and talent. ✅ Preach the Gospel and win souls for Christ. ✅ Maintain holiness and integrity in all you do. Each act of obedience is a heavenly investment that yields eternal dividends. CONCLUSION The world will pass away, but heaven will remain forever. Don’t let temporary pleasure rob you of eternal reward. Evaluate your life today — where is your treasure? If your treasure is on earth, your heart will stay tied to things that perish. But if your treasure is in heaven, your heart will dwell where God reigns forever. Let us make heaven our treasure, so that when life ends, we will not lose all, but gain eternity with Christ. 📖 Matthew 6:21 — “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” PRAY THIS PRAYER Lord, help me to value heavenly things more than earthly gain. Deliver me from every attachment to worldly treasures. Give me grace to store up treasures in heaven through obedience and service. Let my heart always be fixed on You, Lord Jesus. Pastor Abiodun Kadri Support us: Your love can go where you can’t. Every gift you give sends food, hope, and faith to those in need. Let’s restore lives together — give cheerfully today and let your love reach the world. Click here to SUPPORT: https://flutterwave.com/donate/1gkr3px8m1u0 #HeavenlyTreasure #WhereIsYourTreasure #FocusOnHeaven #KingdomMindset #JesusIsWorthMore #EternalLife #SeekFirstTheKingdom #ChristianFaith #BibleSermon #SpiritualGrowth