Needs Versus Wants

Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

We may possess a reciprocity mindset that says, if I give then I will get. We might believe God will multiply our blessings if we just believe. However, Jesus' promise is that He will "add" to our needs, not always fulfilling our wants.

Oftentimes, if God would multiply His blessings in our lives, they would destroy us. Consider Jesus' use of Solomon to illustrate His example regarding the lilies of the field. He knew this wise king was nearly destroyed by his abundance. Jesus tells us true wisdom is to allow God to add to our lives when He sees fit, and to expect nothing more or less. The mind set upon the truth of Jesus' words to seek first His kingdom will create a heart filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.