I trust most everyone knows the best answer in Sunday school class is Jesus. He is also the answer to who we are to serve as our king. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33.
Have you noticed that the majority of discussion about Matthew 6:33 revolves around the things added to us humans. Most people hope in the tangible: things they can see, touch, and keep for themselves. “[B]lessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29b. Belief is hoping in the intangible and something you do not control.
The world today knows nothing about serving a king and seeking someone else’s kingdom. In the name of democracy, to free humans from serving anyone above themselves, people kill each other all of the time. The United States of America was founded on rebellion from a king. Of course when people kill and rebel they believe they are doing so for the right reason: to overcome tyranny.
Left to ourselves we humans do not know how to conquer the tyranny of sin. Jesus gives us the only way. He makes “the way” easy for us: trust Him and serve Him as king. The bottom line is we do not know how to serve a king and we do not know how to look out for the best interests of our King’s kingdom.
One of the great attributes of our God’s character is He helps us with the gift of Jesus and the Holy Spirit despite ourselves. Our King Jesus teaches us to trust in our Heavenly Father who looks out for our best interests. "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17. Our Father knows it is in our best interests to trust Jesus and to add to His kingdom. When we do not know how to serve our King, Jesus continues to give us Himself. “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 4:19.
Is King Jesus enough for you?
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