All These Things Shall Be Added To You

 

Do you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness before every other thing? If so, then all these things shall be added to you. This is what Christ said, and He is a covenant-keeping God.  For, the Lord says what He means and means what He says.

 

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you - Matthew 6:31-33 (NKJV).

Introduction

God has no challenge granting your heart desires. And He actually knows that you have need of those things. However, He doesn't want you to seek those things first, but the kingdom of God and His righteousness. For when you do as He instructed, automatically, the things you desire are added to you.

All These Things Shall Be Added To You

Truly, God is a covenant-keeping God. So, once you fulfil your part, His part is automatically fulfilled too. This is why He said you should not worry about what to eat, drink or wear, and focus on God's kingdom. Unfortunately, many people lack understanding of this, and so spend all their time seeking the wrong things; yet, they are never satisfied. And 'all these things' include all those things you desire, there are no exceptions. In addition, you're not to ponder on how the Lord will do it, yours is to just believe and it's done.

Scriptural Examples

There are many examples in the scriptures of people who engaged in kingdom service and received their heart desires. I will share two here. Read more...

 

 

 

 

Seek The Kingdom Of God As A Lifestyle

 

How often are you to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness? Truly, some Christians see seeking God and doing His will as a task. And as long as they see it that way, they will always find it burdensome to obey. Yet, the Lord says that His commandments are not grievous (1 John 5:3). The post emphasizes that we are to seek the Kingdom of God as a lifestyle.

 

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain - Philippians 1:21 (NKJV).

 

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me - Matthew 16:24 (NLT).

 

There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death - Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV).

Introduction

Christianity is not a religion per se, it's a way of life; it's living as Christ did on earth. And the Lord's way of life was what gave Him victory over the enemy and success in His mission on earth. As such living like Christ will surely give you victory over the enemy and success in life. And Jesus is the one who said we should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and every other thing will be added to us. Therefore seeking God's kingdom should be our lifestyle.

Why A Lifestyle

As a child of God, to live is to live for Christ. So, every minute we spend on earth is to do things that will always please the Lord. Also, as followers of Jesus, we're to give up our own way to follow His way. And the truth remains that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. So, we can never miss the way following Him. And any way outside Christ may seem to be the way, but the end is the way of death. Read more...

How To Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness

 

It's one thing to know why you should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. And yet, another thing to know how to do so. However, the good news is that the Lord cannot ask us to do what is impossible. So, this post tells us how to seek first the Lord's kingdom.

 

Introduction

Many Christians find it difficult to put God first in their lives. This is because they haven't learned how to do so. And the scripture says that we can do nothing without Christ. And another scripture says that it's not by our power or might but by the Spirit of God that we can do anything. Therefore, the Lord will work in you to do His will.

 

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing - John 15:5 (NKJV).

 

So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts - Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV).

 

For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure - Philippians 2:13 (NKJV).

 

How To Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness

1. Be Born again - empowered by the Holy Spirit

 

The first place to start is to give your life to Jesus and make Him your Saviour and the Lord of your life. This is what it means to be born again. And it's important you do this first because you can't seek the kingdom of God when you're in the devil's kingdom. Also, when you receive Christ, you receive the Holy Spirit too, who empowers you to do the will of God.

 

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” - John 3:3, 5 (NKJV). Read more...