Jesus gives a focus to life in these words, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33, ESV) This verse is in the context of Jesus’ teaching about the futility and anxiety producing effects of looking to the things of the world for fulfillment.
The fads, fashions, and foibles of the world fluctuate rapidly. What is “in” today is passe tomorrow. Fact turns to fiction with a new trend or discovery. Unspeakable practices just a few years ago become celebrated causes. Group think supplants grounded truth.
God gave this comforting statement to the fickle nation of Israel, ““For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” (Malachi 3:6, ESV) When we have the focus on the kingdom of God, we are on solid ground. God does not change. His Word does not change.
We tend to obsess on something.
