Keep God Your Priority

Keep God Your Priority

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16

Last night we attended a small group meeting where there were several young Christian couples who were very enthusiastic, and talked about what they were going to do to reach others and tell them about Jesus. This was very encouraging to me to listen to them relate their experiences as to how they were letting their lights shine for others to see. So many times during my life I have seen this same kind of enthusiasm from young people, who have found Christ, and want to take the gospel out to others. Unfortunately, I have also witnessed that many of them lose this enthusiasm after a period of time. When we first accept Jesus into our hearts, we are pumped up and enthusiastic about Him, and are filled with His Holy Spirit, and our thoughts are about serving Him and following His commandments. When we first accept Jesus into our hearts He is number one in our lives. However as time passes, our families, our jobs, our hobbies and a multitude of other things begin to take priority, and God becomes a second choice behind our other commitments. Jesus tells us to always keep Him first in our lives. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 23:37-39 My friends, do not let anything come between you and God, always keep Him first in your life; make Him your priority, and He will give you the wisdom to handle all of life’s problems.