What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God? How do you do it? There is much to this, but the following goes into one aspect of it. Here is the verse for reference.
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
(Mat 6:31-33)
These verses say that your needs can be met if you seek first the kingdom of God. What does this really mean? Many people put this into practice by reading the bible and praying first thing in the morning. Many even get up earlier so they have time to do this.
For many people, though, it ends there. They go about the rest of the day and do not even think about God. Also, with this schedule, what happens when they get up late? What usually gets cut? It’s their bible reading and prayer time.
Instead of only doing morning devotions, you should seek God first in everything you do, all day long. How do you do that? Acknowledge Him, talk to Him, praise Him, and ask Him for help and guidance. As you are getting ready for work, thank God for all that He has given you. Thank Him for everything going smoothly and for good traffic so you make it to work on time and being calm and peaceful when you get there.
At work, thank Him for your job. It may not be the perfect job, but thank Him for it anyway and do your best job. If you run into a problem, instead of complaining and worrying, say “God, you have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Help me Lord to know what to do in this situation.”
God is always talking to us, but we are not always listening. When we do listen, many times we do not do what He says. So, we need to listen and obey, all day long.
Seeking God first should also include the plans and goals for your life, your relationships and even your recreation. God has a plan for your life. When followed, that plan will have the best possible outcome. You need to know that God is Love and anything that He has for you is for your best interest. The problem is that many people come up with their own plans and then want God to bless it. Well, folks, it doesn’t work that way. You need to seek God first in your plan making, find out what God wants you to do and then go do it.
In conclusion, do not make God part of a list that you do first thing in the morning and then check it off and then go about the rest of your day without Him. Include Him in everything you do.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
(Pro 3:6)
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Wow- this blog is so edifying. I am currently studying about seeking God, and this article rings true. Including God in every part of year day makes your ear more sensitive to God’s voice.
Everytime we do things our way, without a doubt, we’re asking for disaster because we are not within His perfect plan. We constantly need to give God His due credit.
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Just exactly what I needed to hear! Exactly when I needed to hear it.
Thank you and God continue to bless you.
It’s nice to read this – I’ve recently started ‘seeking the Kingdom’.
However, I’m a little unclear: it says :
“seek ye first . . . . and all these things shall be added unto you”. So does this mean that I don’t need to find the Kingdom, just as long as I’m seeking it?. . . .
Paul
Hi Paul Thanks for reading my blog. I am sorry that I am just getting back with you. I have had surgey and have not been working on my blog.
Paul the kingdom is not a place, but the kingdom is when you let God take over your life, when you let him rule in your life. What did Jesus mean when he spoke of the kingdom of God? He meant, quite simply, the rule of God. The kingdom of God is the reign of God.
This is best understood if it is distinguished from what Jesus did not mean. He was not speaking of a geographical area such as the Holy Land or the Temple. He was not speaking of a political entity such as the nation of Israel or the Sanhedrin. He was not speaking of a group of people such as His disciples or the church. Rather, the kingdom of God is God’s ruling. It is the sovereign reign of God. This rule is independent of all geographical areas or political entities. It is true that the rule of God implies a people to be ruled, and Jesus called upon people to enter the kingdom. The kingdom itself should be distinguished from the people who enter it.
Jesus taught that the kingdom of God looks unimpressive, but it is going to grow into something tremendous. The kingdom is like a tiny mustard seed which grows into a bush large enough to provide shelter for God’s creatures (Mark 4:30-32).
Thanks Eugene. I did enjoy the blog and think it comes closer to the actual meaning of the scripture than most others you can find on the internet. I am blessed by what you say and find it to be true. On the other hand I think the subject is off topic. I do believe in praying all the time and being constantly spiritually minded but I don’t believe doing that means we are putting the Kingdom of God first. The “American Gospel” is one of personal salvation so it is only natural for us to make every scripture about us and our relationship with God but the Kingdom of God is not about our personal relationship with God. God wants His Kingdom to be advanced in the Earth through the Church and its mission to preach the Gospel of the coming Kingdom to the entire world. Seeking His Kingdom first is giving up our lives for the brethren and using all our available resources to spread the true Gospel around the world. May God help us to see that. Blessings Brother.
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Excellent posting, it reflects my understand. I would add one point, speaking and thinking are very similar, a person cant hear with their mouth open. I have found that learning to suspend thought or at least expand the silence between each thought allow access to the Kindom of Heaven within and increases ones ability to “hear” the council of The Father.
Dear Eugene,
I am a concerned citizen & I am compelled to draw your attention to a serious issue in hopes that you will be interested in intervening:
On September 13 2011, Steven Woods (31) is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection by the state of Texas after being wrongfully convicted and confined 24 hours a day for the past 9 years of his life.
Woods maintained his innocence since he was arrested, and he swears that he will keep doing so until he dies. I feel obligated to notify you of this awful injustice and kindly ask that you inform anyone who can possibly help prevent the death of an innocent man.
The USA should not turn its back on it’s citizens’ rights as they suffer in confinement for a decade, while paying for someone elses crimes. The evidence supporting Steven Woods’ wrongful conviction is overwhelming; provided below is more information that I hope will help you better understand Woods’ case:
- In 2002, Steven Woods was convicted for shooting & killing a young couple in Denton County, Texas
- Woods was 21 at the time and had no prior arrests or warrants.
- 3 months after Steven was wrongfully convicted/sentenced to death, 24 year old Marcus Rhodes took responsibility for knowingly and intentionally shooting and killing both of the murder victims, in a Denton County court.
- Rhodes didn’t insinuate that Steven in any way, participated/plotted/played any role in the murders.
- There is NO physical evidence or confession that ties Steven Woods to the murder scene.
- No one has reported or testified to having eye-witnessed these murders.
- The murders were committed with Marcus Rhodes’ own firearms. (Both registered under Rhodes’ name)
- The firearms were found under Rhodes’ bed when Police searched his parents’ home.
- The weapons only had Rhodes’ fingerprints on them.
- The victims’ backpacks & their belongings were found in Rhodes’ car a few days after the murders.
- The only “evidence” used against Woods were friends of Marcus Rhodes who took the stand, claiming that they heard Woods brag about the murder. This is called “hearsay” & is usually inadmissible in court.
- One “witness”, a habitual heroin user & friend of Rhodes’ was paid 1000 dollars for his testimony.
-Another “witness” signed a sworn affidavit stating that her testimony was coerced with threats.
-The state tried to use DNA found on a latex glove to convict Woods. The jury was told that the DNA on the glove was Woods’, but later in the trial Steven demanded that the glove be tested. The DNA did NOT match Woods’. The glove was stricken from the protocol by Denton County Judge, Lee Gabriels – so that Woods could not use it to prove his innocence in his appeals process.
- The prosecution accused Woods of numerous erroneous claims to which they had no basis. Example: The prosecution lied to the jury claiming that Woods (who they did not know was of Armenian heritage), was a “white supremacist”.
-The man who confessed to killing the couple, also confessed to carrying out an additional murder in CA that occurred 2 months prior to the Denton murders. Steven did not participate in that murder, nor did he witness it or get indicted in association with it.
-The actual murderer, Rhodes got a punishment of life in prison with parole.
-Steven Woods got sentenced to death and will be executed on Sept. 13 2011.
From now until September 13 2011, you will either be actively fighting injustice, or you will be actively ignoring it. I beg of you, please intervene to help save the life of Steven Woods before it is cut short.
Steven Woods’ website with contact info for media is http://www.TexasKills.com .
Sincerely,
Ezekiel Rubottom
