Seek First the Kingdom of God.

 Seek First the Kingdom of God

A Reflection on Matthew 6:33

Seek first the kingdom of God—not the worry of the day,

Not the food or drink or clothing that so easily lead astray.

Do not let your heart be troubled by the questions, “What to eat? What to wear?”

Your Father knows your every need; He sees you and He cares.

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)

Seek first—not second, not as an afterthought or spare,

But as the burning priority, the answer to every prayer.

When the kingdom takes the center, the lesser things fall into place.

When I chase after His presence, I discover His embrace.

The kingdom—not a territory mapped on earthly sod,

But the rule of Christ within my heart, the reign of love, the law of God.

Righteousness, peace, and joy in the Spirit—this is the kingdom’s core.

When I seek it with my whole heart, I lack for nothing more.

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

So I will not be anxious about tomorrow’s bread or bill.

I will trust the One who clothes the lilies, who feeds the sparrows still.

My first pursuit, my single aim, my daily, burning quest:

To seek the kingdom of my God, and in His will to rest.

Seek first—and everything else follows in its train:

Provision, purpose, peace, protection, healing for my pain.

So I lay aside my striving, I release my frantic hand,

I seek first the kingdom of God—and in His promise stand.

Amen.