Seven Reasons To Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness

 

Do you wonder why it's so important to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness? Truly, the Lord is the God of purpose. And He wouldn't ask us to do a thing if it's not for a good cause. Even so, this instruction of God is for good. Therefore, in this post reasons to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness are given.

 

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

The commandments of the Lord are not grievous instructions. For the thoughts of God for us are not evil but good, to give us a future and a hope. And it's obedience to His instructions that leads us to that great future and hope He has for us. However, we're creatures of choice and can decide what to do and when to do it. So, to help us make the right choices, Christ instructed us to first seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness before any other thing. This will eventually help us to better prioritize the other things in our lives. So what else do you gain seeking God's kingdom first?

Reasons To Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness

1. Easy access to your heart desires in Christ.

Many are busy struggling to meet their needs, and in the process, they hurt people and many times themselves. Yet, there is a better and easier way to meet these needs without hurting anyone. This was what Christ offered to us through the instruction given in Matthew 6:33. As such, as you focus on doing the will of the Lord, God ensures that you lack nothing good. Truly, He knows that you have a need for these things and knows exactly how to get them across to you. This He will do without stress. For everything was created by Him and is under His command. So, He has no problem providing for you when you mind His kingdom.

 

 

2. Anxiety free life

You can't focus on the Lord and still be anxious. This is because your faith in God and His ability to provide and take care of you is built up. And faith and anxiety don't go together; you can only manifest one at a time. Also, the Prince of peace will keep you in perfect peace as you mind His kingdom. Read more...

 

 

 

 

What Is ‘Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness’? PART 2

 

Some Christians think they're putting God first in their lives when in actual fact they're putting themselves, their families, or work first. And some others put God as the last resort or an alternative. Unfortunately, the Lord does not compromise His position in our lives. And as the scripture says, we're not to have any other god before Him. And anything we put before Him in our lives is a god in our lives. This is why you must understand what seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness means. Truly, this will help you to examine your walk with Him and align properly.

 

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).

What Is 'Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness? (Contd)

7. It's to put aside your personality for the cause of God

 

This was what Christ did when He came to earth because He loved God, the Father, and desired to seek His kingdom first. So, He put aside His personality as God, and came and died the most shameful death on the cross. This He suffered because He chose to put the kingdom of God first.

 

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross - Philippians 2:5-8 (NKJV).

 

8. It's to subdue the desires of the flesh to walk in the Spirit.

 

Seeking the Lord's kingdom and His righteousness demands that you put aside the desires of the flesh and obey His word. That is, it's saying NO to what the flesh is asking you to do and saying YES to what the Spirit of God is telling you to do. And by so doing you put God first.

 

I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires - Galatians 5:16, 24 (NKJV).

 

9. Reaching out to God first in the midst of challenges or chaos 

 

Many times, people don't remember to consult the Lord until they have exhausted all their alternatives. This displeases God and shows that you don't believe in Him and all He stands for. Unfortunately, considering Him as a last resort will either make you never get your desire or delay it greatly. So, always go to the Lord first for help, no matter the pressure or who is involved, or time frame. And a simple but short heart cry within you, with faith in God, will make a great difference. Read more..

 

 

 

What Is 'Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness'? PART 1

 

 

Do you really seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness? This is putting God and everything concerning Him first before anything else. An understanding of what seeking God first means will help you to do so consciously and enjoy its blessings. So, this post explains what seeking God and His righteousness first means.

 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine - Proverbs 3:5-6, 9-10 (NKJV).

 

You shall have no other gods before Me - Exodus 20:3 (NKJV).

Introduction

Some Christians think they're putting God first in their lives when in fact they're putting themselves, their families, or work first. And some others put God as the last resort or an alternative. Unfortunately, the Lord does not compromise His place in our lives. And as the scripture says, we're not to have any other god before Him. And anything we put before Him in our lives is a god in our lives. This is why you must understand what seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness means. Truly, this will help you to examine your walk with Him and align properly.

What Is 'Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness?

This is an instruction given to us by Christ, as He admonished that we shouldn't worry about anything. Rather, that we should seek first His Kingdom and righteousness. That God, the Father, knows that we have need of the things we seek. And that seeking God's kingdom first ensures that we have every other thing added to us.

 

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).

So, what does this mean?

1. It means living right and living for God and doing everything to please Him. 

 

Hence, whatever you do, do because of the Lord and for Him. So, you wake up knowing that you’re to represent Christ in all you're going to do for the day. Read more...

 

 

 

The Kingdom Of God Is What You Seek First With His Righteousness

 

Have you wondered why your prayer list seems to stay the same or why your prayer remains unanswered? Truly, God answers prayers, not on your terms but in His terms. So, if you desire to receive answers to your prayers, then you need to discover what His terms are. And this post gives one important term, which is 'Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

 

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).

 

The Challenge

Many people get frustrated with their unanswered prayers while waiting for the Lord to answer them. And they have cried, begged, prayed, and praised God, yet the challenge is still there. This is the situation of many believers. And some have given up, while others are still hoping that one day, their change will come. But these will not bring about the desired change.

 

And some Christians are so worried about tomorrow: what to eat, drink and wear, that worry has become their main preoccupation. Yet Christ says that we should not worry over these things, that our heavenly Father knows that we have need of these things. And He went ahead to give us what we should rather be doing. This is to seek first the kingdom and His righteousness, and every other thing will He add to us. Read more...

10 Things You Need to Know About Praying With an Unknown Tongue

 

 

Do you also speak with an unknown tongue? Speaking with an unknown tongue is another important use of a believer's tongue. And an understanding of it will greatly enhance your Christian walk with God. So, this post gives you what you need to know about praying with an unknown tongue.

 

 Listen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high. - Luke 24:49 AMP

 

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance - Acts 2:1-4(NKJV).

What is an unknown Tongue?

Unknown tongue is the language of the Holy Spirit spoken by man, who has no understanding of what he is speaking. Also, it is the first evidence of the promise of the Father, an outpouring of the His Spirit, for the last days. And Christ released this outpouring (Baptism of the Holy Spirit) on Pentecost day.

Speaking In Tongues

This is also known as speaking in an unknown tongue, and a mystery from the Almighty Father. This empowers a believer to serve the Lord and do exploits in His kingdom. And Christ told His disciples not to leave Jerusalem until they're endured with this power. So, after the baptism, Peter, who couldn't face a maid, stood before a multitude and openly identified with Christ. And he boldly preached Christ and salvation to them, leading many to Christ (Acts 2:1-41).

What You Need To Know About praying In Tongues

1. It's a gift of the Holy Spirit 

 

Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. And is given to every believer, who opens up to receive it.

 

To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues - 1 Corinthians 12:10 (NKJV).

 

2. You don't understand it 

 

It's a language you speak but you lack understanding of what you're saying, except where you can interpret too. Read more...

The Righteousness Man And His Way Of Life With His Tongue

 

 

Are you righteous? And if so, what is said of you and your tongue? Truly, the tongue of a righteous person defines him. Hence, your tongue validates your claim as a righteous person. So, this post gives the way of life of a righteous man with his tongue.

 

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist - Luke 21:15 NKJV

 

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much - James 5:16 (NKJV).

Introduction

God has given a righteous man the kind of mouth, which his enemies cannot resist or contradict. And this mouth is able to pray fervently and great things will happen. Truly, the tongue of a righteous man is that powerful because of his stand with God. Also, he aligns his words and actions according to the word of God. And he has a touch of God on his tongue. This you can deduce by the effect of his words on other people.

The Righteous Person And His Tongue

1. He Speaks Wisdom And Justice

One important thing about the mouth of a righteous person is that it speaks wisdom and justice. This is because of his association with the only wise God and his alignment with His words. And wisdom is the principal thing to get in life. This is because any challenge in life is a wisdom problem. And knowing the wisdom to apply is to have that challenge fifty percent solved. Furthermore, this wisdom virtue helps the righteous man to speak, behave and treat people justly.

 

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice - Psalms 37:30 NKJV

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How To Control Your Tongue To Eat The Good Fruits Of The Mouth

 

 

Are you satisfied with the fruits of your mouth? Truly, you will have what you say. However, you can control your mouth and decide the kind of fruit it will produce. So, there is a need for you to learn how to control your tongue to eat the good fruits of the mouth.

 

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him - Proverbs 12:14 (NKJV).

 

For “He who would love life and see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit - I Peter 3:10 (NKJV).

 

Introduction

It's God's desire to give you the good things of life, but you receive them by the words of your mouth. This is because you will have what you say. However, many are not eating the good fruits of the mouth but the bad fruits. Therefore, it's important that you restrain your words and speak only what will yield good fruits for you.

 

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise - Proverbs 10:19 (NKJV).

 

How To Control Your Tongue

 

1. Guard your tongue

Since your mouth determines your present and future, you need to watch over it. This is to ensure it delivers to you only what you would want to have. Also, you keep troubles far from you when you guard your mouth and tongue

 

Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles - Proverbs 21:23 (NKJV).

 

2. Make a decision not to misuse your tongue

You have to take responsibility for what you say. So, you make a decision not to use your mouth wrongly. Surely, negative use of your tongue will backfire. And what you purpose to do, you will get empowered to accomplish. So, purpose that you will not say the wrong things.

 

My lips will not speak wickedness, Nor my tongue utter deceit - Job 27:4 (NKJV). Read more...