Give First, To Him That Is First

Ezekiel 20:19 "I am the Lord your God; walk in my statues, and keep my judgments, and do them"

Are you serving God and God alone, or have you begun to spend more time serving things and stuff.
Without being fully aware of our actions, blinded by the need of self gratification, we can begin to serve, worship and make sacrifices, to whoever or what ever energizes and controls our lives. We can become more concerned about our bank accounts, the jobs we hold and sometimes even the titles and positions we chase after, and find that we are spending less time with God.

There are a lot of things we move in front of God, not realizing we have done such a thing. Look at those in Government or business how they have fallen prey and now worship power. Look at the scholars and highly educated in great universities around the country, knowledge has become their throne. To those of us who live a simple life, we put more thought, effort and sacrifice in our jobs, children, or spouse. We strive and work hard to make sure they have the best things in life, and at times worship the blessing at the expense of the one who blesses. He tells us to walk in His statues, keep His judgments and do them and He will bless you according to His will, riches and glory.

We must remember that it is God and God alone who deserves our worship and praise. Without God we can do nothing nor have anything. The best thing we can do for our families, jobs, careers or anything else we seek or have been blessed with, is to make sure God is first in our life and His glory is the motivating factor for the things we seek after. Let us worship Him with our life and praise Him with our living that ours might be a testimony pleasing to Him. Glory to God and God alone.