15/08/2026
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Shalom, beloved family and friends.
Text: Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD
In our text, Jesus was teaching His disciples how to have their needs met without struggle. His conclusion was simple: seek the kingdom of God first, and everything you need to make life comfortable will be added to you.
It is important to note that seeking the kingdom of God first does not mean seeking the kingdom of God only. Hard work, diligence, and dedication to your work are part of it. But seeking the Kingdom must come first.
To seek God first simply means to prioritize pleasing God in everything that concerns you.
Many people want to change the order. They would rather please themselves first. That, however, is unscriptural.
The question then is: how do we seek first the kingdom of God?
It means to give God the first place in your life. To enthrone Jesus in your heart and to give Him first place at all times and in every pursuit of your life.
Many miss the point. They seek the things they need first. Some only return to God when they discover they cannot get what they are looking for. Others are disappointed to find, after getting what they chased, that it does not satisfy them.
Someone rightly said: "Things run after people who run after God, and things run away from people who run after things."
Child of God, be a God-seeker. Give Him first place in all that concerns you. Whenever you hear people say, "Let's leave God out of this," know that it is time for you to step out of such discussions or transactions.
I pray for you today - you will always give God the first consideration in every choice and decision of your life.
And I see all your needs supernaturally met as you prioritize His Kingdom first, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the privilege of knowing You and serving Your Kingdom. Help me to always give You first place in every area of my life.
Let my choices, pursuits, and priorities honour You. As I seek Your Kingdom and righteousness, let every need required for my divine assignment be supernaturally supplied, in Jesus' name.
I boldly declare that God is first in my life. My needs are supplied according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. My family and I shall not lack what we need to fulfil God's purpose for our lives, in Jesus' name. Amen.
AWJ CHARGE:
SEEK GOD FIRST TODAY, AND WATCH HEAVEN ADD THE REST!
© Pastor Emmanuel N. Ishaya
DOXA Global Gospel Center a.k.a. THE HOUSE OF GLORY, Abuja
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