Theme of the Day: Followers Of Christ Maintain Proper Priorities
People think that establishing priorities is about ranking things in order of importance. But it is more than that. We do not have unlimited time and energy. So, establishing priorities enables us to say “no” to things which might be good yet not truly important. Without proper priorities, one inevitably will pursue that which is nice while downplaying that which is needed.
Throughout Scripture believers are urged to prioritize. It is the heart of the First Commandment: “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Jesus calls for prioritization when he says, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Good news: followers of Christ maintain proper priorities. Even better news: followers of Christ receive his forgiveness for all the times their priorities have been improper.
Mark 10:17-27
2 Kings 5:14-27
Hebrews 4:12-13
Psalm: 90A
717 – What Is the World to Me
560 – Your Works, Not Mine, O Christ
807 – All Depends on Our Possessing
828 – Where Your Treasure Is
405 – On My Heart Imprint Your Image
Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, whose grace always precedes and follows us, help us forsake all trust in earthly gain and find in you our heavenly treasure; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. For the word of God is alive and active. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Alleluia.