June 13                                                                   The Power of God’s Word
Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead. Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.–Luke 9:60 (NLT)
PRIORITIZE PREACHING GOD’S KINGDOM
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you consumed by worries and apprehensions?
Do you find excuses to avoid prayers and devotions?
Are your family concerns more important than your godly duties?
Is your work or career hampering you from divine responsibilities?
You were created to be part of a heavenly plan
Preach God’s truth and follow his commands
Prioritize God and be guided by his word and Spirit
Make him first in everything and you’ll easily overcome defeat.
Many Christians find it hard to prioritize preaching God’s kingdom. Many believers are consumed with earthly duties. It is good to take care of one’s physical needs and responsibly provide for your families, but a follower of Christ must put spiritual duties first and foremost in their lives.
In Luke 9:60, Jesus replied to a man who desired to follow him, “Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead. Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” This response was to challenge the disciple and show him how much worldly concerns he uses to justify follow Jesus right away. We, believers sometimes get caught up in the world and forget to prioritize our godly duties.
PRAYER
Lord, help me prioritize.
REFLECTION
Why do we need to prioritize God above all things and people?