JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Matthew 6:33.

Jesus said, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

The book of Matthew refers to the kingdom of heaven more than any other book in the Bible.

Jesus was giving us a focus point to replace worry with faith. That focus point is the kingdom of God and His righteousness. These are bright lights that cause the darkness of worry to retreat.

Jesus said, “Do not worry, saying ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘what shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

This Light Reflection inspires us to place God’s kingdom and righteousness as top priority in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com