PRIORITY

Pr. James Victor Lubwama

Proverbs 3:6 (TLB) 
“In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success”.

Some people only go to church for formality or when they are experiencing hardships! If it were not for the hardships, they would not prioritize fellowship or attending church; for instance, if a party and a church service are happening at the same time, someone may choose attending a party over going to church unless if that person’s child is sick or he or she has a pressing problem and needs to be prayed for – they only choose to attend church or fellowship not because they want to learn but to have their needs met.

Many times we do not mind what heaven says about what we do but we need to know that heaven watches us just as the world does. Sometimes we are shamed before the heavens and God because of our actions and choices just like the prodigal son in Luke 15:21 (NIV) - “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son”

There are few times we give God first priority, but if God is not the first priority in everything you do, then He is not your Lord. You must also acknowledge God in all your ways. Proverbs 3:6 (TLB) says; “In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success”. 

Just like the scripture says, our success lies in putting God first in all we do and not putting our logic, wisdom and instincts first. For example, as you construct a house, acknowledge that with him all are possible and even though you may be limited financially, he will pave avenues for monies to finish what he commissioned since he was the author of that project; so before you embark on anything you need to first consult God because if you make Him the priority, you will never be an option.

The bible tells us to acknowledge God in all our ways and plans - He must be number one. God must be at the forefront of everything you do because If he is not your alpha, he will never be your omega - if he didn't start something, He will never finish it. If you want to see the blessings and victory, acknowledge him in all your ways and put him first; let Him be your number one - author. Before you build, let him lay the first brick; as the year begins, end the previous one and start the New Year in His presence; before you begin a business or embark on a journey, let him lead the way. God doesn’t expect you to get into anything or start something without his knowledge, because he is the author and finisher. If He hasn’t started something, do not expect Him to complete it! We start projects and fail midway because we didn’t consult him at first - your ambition might not be according to his will.

Not everything is right, some things are good but not right; but how do you know the right thing? The one who is all-knowing is God. He knew everything before it was; he sees the end from the beginning, so before you do anything first consult him because he always knows the end result.

You must learn God’s ways if you are to walk with him. Don’t do anything, without consulting him. Before you do anything, first seek counsel from God’s servants - Pastors. If you are to overcome in this world, you need to get God’s view first before you venture into anything. Why do we need counsel or guidance from God’s servants? Because of the devil; the accuser who was cast into the earth. He is always targeting us; he wants us do things and fail, become dissapointed and eventually turn our eyes from Christ. Rev 12:12 (NKJV) says;

 “Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”

The devil is the deceiver of all nations. Before you do anything, first consult your adviser. Your adviser is the Holy Spirit and Counselor is Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) says; “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”.

We received the gift of the Son - Jesus but do we use Him? In the book of John we are told that God loved the world and gave his one and only son, and he did it for a reason. The Kingdom of God is upon the shoulders of Jesus. Whatever concerns us, or the world is upon his shoulders. When you go to the Father concerning anything, he points you to Jesus because everything is in his hands. He is the one to decide because he has the final say in the God's Kingdom. He can decide to give you anything, because everything is in his hands - He was slain to receive power, wisdom, wealth and Strength (Revelation 5:12) . But we do not enjoy the benefits in his Kingdom because we are ignorant. The one who is in us governs everything; He decides the movement of the angels. We thank God the father, He loved His son, but loved the world too that He gave us Jesus.

Where do you get your counsel from? Why does God have to rescue you all the time? Before you do anything, go to him first - let him be your author. Consult Him - Holy Spirit and his servants - Pastors. If you put God first in all you do, you will always see victory.

Make God a priority in your life!