Above All Else

Like most people, I need inspiration to get myself moving in the morning. My inspiration comes from a strong cup of black tea and a daily Bible reading. Some days the tea is more intense and, likewise so is the scripture. Today’s verse is:

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NIV

Anyone who knows me recognizes that I believe wholeheartedly that God exists. He has proven it countless times throughout my life. But do I earnestly seek him?

Tumbling over in my mind this morning was the word “earnestly.” What a strange word? Pulling from the rock caverns of my cobweb filled brain, my thoughts turned to defining this word as honest; intense; to have an “above-all-else” mindset. 

Above all else, believe that He exists, and seek Him.

A little scriptural context. Hebrews 11 is a “who’s who” of Biblical characters with faith, put into action for God, achieving historical Significance. Each character is credited with earnestly, intensely, “above all else” seeking God and following His commands. Leaving family, waging battle, rebuilding cities, each warrior put their faith first.

Today I question, as a Believer, do I seek God earnestly? Is my faith “above all else?” Is it above the comfort of my home? Three square meals a day? Seeking status or authority in my business or family? Even above my delicious cup of perfectly brewed black tea?

I realize that to earnestly seek God, I must deeply, strongly, intensely serve Him. He must be placed above all else. Time in His Word is not meant to be a compliment to my morning tea, but rather the main focus.

Like me, do you reach for God as a compliment to your life, or do you earnestly seek Him above all else? Join me in placing Him as your main focus first thing every morning, and throughout every day. Together, let’s seek Him before our proverbial "tea" and see what Significance He has for us each day!