“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).
Our November study’s central character is the twelve-year-old daughter of a synagogue ruler named Jairus. She lay near death while her frantic father went to find Jesus. He could have sent servants, but he went himself. He realized Jesus could meet his need. As our first week introduction states “The first step in discovering or recovering hope for any future involves seeking for the source of hope—Jesus.”
It looked like Jairus’ daughter’s future was bleak; she would miss so much of life. However, her father was running to the One who was their only hope for the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
So many times people will exhaust all possibilities, then finally turn to Jesus to meet their needs. How much lighter the burden if they would seek Christ first. I’m reminded of the beautiful old song, “It Is No Secret What God Can Do.” If we are willing to put Christ first in our lives, we will find we worry needlessly. Christ alone is our only hope for the future. That hope is to spend eternity with the One we chose to seek first.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for these women in the FWBIM family: Rachel, who delivered a new baby by Caesarean last week (Both mom and baby are healthy); Alicia (baby due this month), who has endured a difficult pregnancy; and Jenny, who is awaiting renewal of a residency card for the country in which she is serving.
