“Then another of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Matthew 8:21-22
Jesus was asked by a disciple for the freedom to go and bury his father before beginning his journey with Jesus.
The response of Jesus is shocking concerning the priorities of life for a believer.
Jesus reiterated this instruction by speaking these words to me this morning; “I am the most important purpose in the life of a Christ follower. Drop everything else and concentrate on Me.”
This is not an instruction to run away from accountability but about recognizing the urgency and order of God in dealing with all matters of life.
What you think is important or essential is probably not in the eyes of God.
The world is mostly void of God so don’t waste your time pursuing dead ends.
Spend your time nourishing yourself in God through prayer, dwelling in His word and listening for His voice. Seek the counsel of God for your life.
The dead have no future so concentrate on the everlasting.
This admonition is not just about people. Look at how you spend your time and money.
How much time do you spend on your mobile phone dealing with innocuous details and trivia? Fortunately, you can’t take your mobile to heaven!
The list goes on and on including people, activities and interests that occupy your time and are a disgrace to God.
Change your priorities today and seek those things that are alive with Christ!
Hal Hollister Ministry 