Week 3 | Day 4 | The Priority of God's Kingdom

Command:

Seek first the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

Read:

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

Reflect:

Jesus encourages his followers to place the kingdom of God and his righteousness above all else in this verse. He promises us that when we make seeking God's kingdom our main priority, he will meet all of our needs and abundantly bless us. This verse calls attention to our tendency to fret about earthly issues and draws our focus to the eternal importance of pursuing God's intentions.

Jesus invites us to connect our minds and actions with God's desire if we are to pursue his kingdom. It entails abiding by his commandments, sharing the gospel with others, and working to strengthen his dominion and reign in every area of our life. In order to live a life that reflects God's character in our words, deeds, and thoughts, we are called to strive for holiness and integrity.

React:

What practical steps can you take to prioritize seeking God's kingdom in your daily lives? How can you actively seek God's righteousness and allow it to transform your character and behavior? What are some specific worldly concerns that tend to distract you from seeking God's kingdom first, and how can you overcome them?

Pray:

Heavenly Father, I seek to put your kingdom first in whatever I do. Please assist me in coordinating my goals, plans, and objectives with your divine will. Please give me the discernment to recognize and avoid the world's anxieties and distractions. Fill me with your holiness so that I might embody you in everything I say and do. I have faith that as I seek your kingdom, you will meet all of my needs and richly bless me. I ask these things in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.