“What is it? “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,“ not the Kingdom of God or a little noise, not the Kingdom of God and a little emotion, not the Kingdom of God and a little this or that, but God in His righteousness and all these other things will be added to you. But first... Now, that widow heard that. “Faith cometh by hearing, hearing by the Word.“ She said, “That's the Word of the Lord for that's a holy man of God. That's God's prophet, and I know it's the truth and that's the Word of God.“ Now, she didn't run across to ask the neighbors how to do it. She didn't want to go to share her--to tell the neighbor said, “Well, what do you think? The preacher's over to my house saying this. Susie, what do you think about this?“ She went ahead and begin to dump out. She let go. She let go of what she had that she might get more. That's what the world needs today is a good old fashion letting go of what you got. Hallelujah.“ [Enticing Spirits Jeff. IN DE 79-112 55-0724]

 “Just a moment, sir.“ She starts back with the sticks in her hand. And the voice thundered again. “Not only do you share your water, but bring me a little morsel of bread in your hand.“ Bread of Life, water of Life, was it of Life? She'd die as soon as that perished. “Bring me your water and bring me your bread.“ What do we find here? What lesson can we find? “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all His righteousness; other things will be added.“ Bring me a little water and a morsel of bread.“ Then she turns in her gloom; I can hear her say, “Sir (something like this), you're different from men that I've seen. And men that I can hear speak, you seem to be so positive of what you're saying. But I've only got enough meal, just a handful, and just a spoonful of oil. I've dressed it, and I'm going to cook it with these two sticks. And I'm going to eat it, me and my son, and die. That's all I got.“ [Be Certain Of God Jeff. IN V-5 N-12 59-0125] 

“See, now, here comes a great lesson. But Elijah said, “Bake me one first.“ Oh, what is it there? What lesson do we learn? "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.“ “Bake me one first.“ And she looked. She said, “I wonder who that is? There's something about the man that seems to be different.“ And he said, “Make me one first and bring it.“ And she started in to do what he said. Then she heard that comforting Word that always comforts, “For THUS SAITH THE LORD the barrel will not be empty nor the cruse run dry, until the day that God sends rain on the earth.“ [Be Certain Of God LA, CA SUNDAY 59-0412A] 

'“Watch the God fearing person always willing to divide. She looked at him. He was just a little different than lots of men. And there's something about a Christian that's different. I can imagine her saying, “That voice just sounds real good to me.“ She nodded her head in politeness that she would go get some water and divide it with him. And as she started to go, she heard the voice again, and said, “In your hand, fetch me a little morsel of bread.“ Then she turned. And no doubt with tears in her eyes, she said this: “Sir, that's why I was out in the yard to get these two sticks. I've just got a handful of meal and a spoonful of oil. I've mixed it together and dressed it. And I've got these two sticks to make a fire and bake a little cake for my son and I. We are going to eat it and die.“ And she looked at him. And he said, “But first, make me a cake.“ “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all other things will be added unto you.“ Put God first. Put His Word first. Put His Spirit first. Put Him first. Instead of that, we put Him last. "Bring me a little cake first.“ What's she going to do? See, she's obedient to the Word. She turns and starts, not knowing why she's doing it. Men and women who are led by the Spirit of God sometimes do things they don't know they're doing. Turned and started into the house, and then she heard that voice again, that glorious word come from his mouth, "THUS SAITH THE LORD..." She knew who it was then. "The barrel will not be empty, neither shall the cruse run dry, until the day the Lord God sends rain on the earth.“ Why? She was willing. She put God first. She was sure that God would do something. She held on.“ [Be Certain Of God Cleveland , TN 59-0708E]

“Lord Jesus, we are coming again tonight, first, to give thanks to You for all that You have given to us. And above all that You have given us, that Eternal Life stands out, for we know that we shall meet again; no more on this earth, in the earth that is to come. Now, bless Thy Word tonight. And we thank You for how You have blessed the singing. I pray, Father, that You'll continue to bless the singing, the songs and the singers, the pastor of this church, its co-pastors, and also the deacons, trustees, and all that it stands for. Bless them, Father. We pray that You'll bless the Message tonight, these few words that's been selected out. We pray that You'll add the context to it, and will give to us of Thy blessings. Heal all the sick and the afflicted. May men and women tonight catch the vision, understand what God's program is for this last day. That's all we need to do, is just get into His program, and then other things will take care for themself. He taught us that way, and we... He said, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; all other things shall be added." So let us come back tonight, Lord, to the Kingdom blessings, to the Kingdom program, and learn of Thee. For we ask it in Jesus' Name. Amen.“ [Just One More Time Lord Phoenix, AZ V-9 N-8 63-0120E] 

“Here is where you have to believe again in the love, and goodness and wisdom of God. This, too, is needful. Remember He admonished, "Take no thought for the morrow, what ye shall eat or what ye shall put on. Your Father knoweth the things ye have need of. He Who clothes the lily and feeds the sparrow shall do much more for you. These physical things are not the true basic necessities of your life, for a man's life consisteth not of the things he possesses. But rather seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all material necessities will be added unto you.“ The people of God are not material minded. They are Christ-minded. They do not seek the treasures that are below; they seek those above. It is absolutely true, the majority of Christians are NOT wealthy. Rather they are on the poor side. It was so in Jesus' day. It was true in Paul's day and it should be true today. Oh, it is not too true today for the Laodicean Age is one of vast wealth where often the criterion of spirituality is an abundance of earthly goods. My, how rich the church is in goods. But how poor in Spirit. “Blessed be ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God . The kingdom of God is NOT meat and drink.“ It is not material. It is WITHIN us. A rich man is rich in God, not in worldly things.“ [Smyrnaean Church Age – Church Age Book Cpt. 4] 

[Answers provided by Brother Donny Reagan, Pastor, Happy Valley Church, TN, USA]