THE DAILY FOUNTAIN DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017
TOPIC: HAVE CORRECT PRIORITIES
TEXT: EZRA 3:1-7
MESSAGE
The Jews who returned from exile gathered in unity in Jerusalem in the seventh month to celebrate the feast of Tabernacles. They had three major tasks before them namely: rebuilding the city, constructing the temple and rebuilding the altar of the· Lord. Under the leadership of Jeshua the high priest and Zerubbabel, they made the rebuilding of the altar their first priority. The altar was very important because of its central role in worshipping and offering sacrifices to God.
Every Christian needs to have his/her priorities right. To worship, honour, and adore God ought to be the first priority in our lives. Unfortunately we spent time pursuing other priorities that involve meeting our needs even though Jesus gave this command in Matthew 6: 33: “….. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and all these things shall be added unto you". God takes responsibility for a life wholly yielded to Him. Therefore, determine to give priority to your relationship with God and make sure that you and your family make it your first priority to spend time with God early each day before you do anything else.
PRAYER: Father, help me to put You first in my life and in all I do today and always in Jesus' name. Amen.
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