Matthew 6:33 (1of3) Seek First
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. -Matthew 6:33
I have often seen this verse engraved on cups, painted on walls in decorative fonts, or painted on canvas beneath a woodland scene. More times than not the verse is shown alone, out of context. If you had never taken the time to read Matthew chapter 6 you may easily deduce that God will give you the woodland scene pictured above the verse if you seek Him first.
What will be added unto you?
It’s a fair question, the items are listed in verse 31. God will provide for you the things you need to eat, to drink, and the clothes you wear, if you seek Him first. Earlier Matthew urges us to not worry about our lives. In other words…
The provision of God goes before the people of God.
If we will seek Him, He will handle the details of what we need. We can’t abuse the passage by twisting the words to read; seek Him and you will get everything you ever wanted. This isn’t a name it and claim it passage, or Gospel. But, we can trust, the provision we need will be there when we seek after Him.
So then here’s a question…
What does it look like to seek first the kingdom of God?
What would the kingdom of God look like if you found it?
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