In the book of Mathew, chapter 6, Jesus is teaching his disciples. Near the end of the chapter, He tells them not to concern themselves with what they will eat, drink, or wear, but instead to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and God will supply all they need.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Mathew 6:33 [NIV]
But what does it mean!?
“How does one seek first the kingdom of God?” I’ve come to believe the answer has two parts.
First, to seek God’s kingdom means to seek His will. You must make every attempt to understand what God wants you to do: now, today, and in the future.
Second, seeking God’s will must be your top priority. This means that every action, every decision is subject to the question, “is this what God wants?”
Seems simple, but the reality is, it can be difficult figuring out what God’s will is, and it is always difficult to do God’s will when it conflicts with your own.
How can you know what God’s will is?
God’s will for my life is, of course, different than His will for yours, but there are some things that God wants all of us to do. First and foremost, He wants all of us to put our faith and trust in His Son, Jesus. If you’ve never done that, please, click here and read this post.
But if you are already a Christian, there are certain, fundamental things God wants you (and all Christians) to be doing. If you are not doing these things, then you are not doing God’s will. And keep in mind, this is not an exhaustive list.
It is God’s will that you…
If you are serious about seeking first the kingdom of God, I invite you to click on the links above and read through the posts. Judge for yourself if what I say is true and supported by scripture. I pray that God will use the words to challenge you, encourage you, and inspire you to seek Him.
Sincerely,
Seth Durham
I need to to thank you for this good read!! I certainly loved every bit of it. I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you postÖ