Introduction

Good morning, beloved. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by our brothers and sisters in Christ? We stand here, not by our own strength or merit, but by the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. It is this same grace that has brought us together today, to seek His wisdom, to seek His guidance, and most importantly, to seek His Kingdom.

Today, our focus is on Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." A verse, my dear friends, that calls us to shift our gaze from the temporal to the eternal, from the earthly to the heavenly, from the fleeting to the everlasting. It is a verse that invites us to align our priorities with God's priorities, to seek what He seeks, to love what He loves.

It is a verse that challenges us to redefine what truly matters in our lives. Are we chasing after the wind, pursuing things that will eventually fade away? Or are we seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, the only things that will stand the test of time? In the words of the renowned preacher Jonathan Edwards, "The seeking of the kingdom of God is the chief business of the Christian life." What a profound reminder that our love, our desire, our pursuit should be for God and His Kingdom.

So, today, we will be defining God's Kingdom, discovering righteousness, and dedicating ourselves to seeking first. We will be learning, growing, and transforming as we open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word.

Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day, for the privilege of gathering together in Your name. We thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we seek to understand Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, we pray that You would open our eyes to see, our ears to hear, and our hearts to receive. May Your Word take root in our hearts and bear fruit in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Defining God's Kingdom

When we look at the Bible, we see that the Kingdom of God is not a physical place, but rather a spiritual realm. It's not about castles and thrones, but about God's rule and reign in our lives. It's about His authority, His power, and His sovereignty. It's about His will being done on earth as it is in heaven.

The Kingdom of God is also about living under the lordship of Jesus Christ. It's about submitting to His rule and reign in our lives. It's about seeking His will and His ways above our own.

The Kingdom of God is about Him, not us. It's not about what we can get, but about what we can give. It's not about our plans, but about His purpose. It's about His glory, not our own. It's about living for Him and not for ourselves.

Moving on, the Kingdom of God is not about the here and now, but about the there and then. It's not about the temporal, but about the eternal. It's not about the seen, but about the unseen. It's about living with an eternal perspective, knowing that this world is not our home, but we are citizens of heaven. It's about storing up treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

The Kingdom of God requires that we have been born again, made a new creation, living as a child of God. It's about knowing God and being known by Him. It's about walking with Him and talking with Him. It's about abiding in Him and He in us.

The Kingdom of God is also about trusting in the Lord with all our heart and leaning not on our own understanding. It's about casting all our cares on Him because He cares for us. It's about being still and knowing that He is God. We should have the joy of the Lord being our strength. It's about the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.

The Kingdom of God is not about the flesh, but about the Spirit. It's focused on walking in the Spirit and not gratifying the desires of the flesh. It's about being led by the Spirit and not by the flesh. It's about the fruit of the Spirit and not the works of the flesh.

Discovering Righteousness

As we continue to reflect on Matthew 6:33, we are drawn to the second part of this verse, "and His righteousness ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO