Perception

Material goods and physical possessions seem to be the focal points of human thought. Our carnal minds tend to see only the superficial. Men are measured by their physical abilities, and success is judged by material assets. There is seldom a day that passes without us wishing we had this or that, usually in abundance. We even misunderstand those things we count as necessities.

The Lord has promised to provide for our needs even more than He does for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field. Our priority needs to be seeking God and His righteousness. But even here we often respond to the physical. We fill our prayers with words of thanks for things. "Thanks You for our home, our food, our clothes, and all our blessings. And most of all for Jesus."

These are good words and thoughts, but do we see the true picture? Are we improperly regarding the gifts of Him who loves us, while failing to perceive the love of Him who gives" Let's not be guilty of placing more value and esteem on the gifts than on the Giver!

Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."

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