However, here are three practical ways we can be intentional to seek and be satisfied in King Jesus:. From beginning to end is the command to rid ourselves of idols. If there is anything in our life that we are treasuring more than Christ, then that thing has become a master and an idol keeping us from being satisfied in the King. Submit all emotions and anxiety over to the Lord. Not only must we repent of the sin that so easily wells up in our hearts, but we must take our emotions to the Lord daily.
In order to seek first the kingdom of God, we must make God the King of our emotions. He must rule and reign over them, rather than allowing our emotions to rule and reign our lives. Emotions, in general, are not sinful but were designed to point us back to our dependence on Christ. Therefore, as we wrestle through our emotions, we must bring our honest thoughts and confessions to the Lord and allow His Word to speak truth over our feelings.
This will lead us to be both satisfied in King Jesus and to seek Him more and more as we daily submit our thoughts and emotions to Him through prayer. Faith forges the way to seek the Kingdom and frees us from all anxiety. In Matthew , Jesus speaks directly to the heart of anxiety.
He knows that anxiety is an emotion. However, He attacks that emotion with facts, promises, and truths about who God is. God is sovereign over creation. He feeds the birds, dresses the lilies, and takes special care of His created world.
Instead, make God the king in that affair and in that moment, and hand over the situation to his kingly power and do his righteous will with the confidence that he will work for you and meet all your needs.
To seek the kingship of God first in every affair and every moment of life is a thrilling way to live. If you believe in the kingship of your heavenly Father, you do not need to be anxious about anything. In fact, when we put the kingdom first, many of these things work themselves out naturally. How do you know if you're seeking the kingdom of God? Some scholars believe there are more than prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament. These prophecies are specific enough that the Compassion and kindness are surprisingly common.
People all over the world, from every walk of life, are willing to make sacrifices in Jesus calls His people salt and light.
We're supposed to have an impact on the world around us. And He demonstrates His Jesus Film Project. During the His well-known Sermon on the Mount, Jesus approaches the kingdom from another perspective: Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.
Seeking the kingdom first Jesus' original audience lived an entirely different lifestyle than we do today. What does this mean for us?
No longer are they on their own, trying to navigate life in their own strength but rather, they can enter into the Kingdom of God and have every need met without begging or striving. For people years ago and indeed, for us today, this is really good news!
The new life in the Kingdom has ramifications for every area of living including relationships, money, emotional health, spiritual growth, and more. Nowhere in Scripture are these truths clearer than in Matthew In other words, seek to manifest the Kingdom in and through your daily life as you live life according to the way God would want you to live. Many often ask this question when it comes to seeking first the Kingdom of God as if doing so encourages people to take their minds off of things in the world and on to more spiritual things.
However, nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, the question reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of how the Kingdom works. The Kingdom of God which Jesus came to restore humanity to is a Kingdom that lives inside of every believer right now! Think of it! As we live that abundant life, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit , we become conduits of blessing, ambassadors of transformation in the earth.
In everything we do and with everyone we meet, we bring the Kingdom. God gave us His word so that we can keep our way pure, according to Psalm Because we have spent time with Him through His Word, our relationship deepens. Worship: Have you ever worshiped in the church, your living room, or outside? This time of intimacy, simply recognizing God as the Almighty and honoring Him for who He is, ushers us into His presence. If at a loss for words, try reading and praying a Psalm or several to God.
These Bible verses are full of worship. Consider a worship song as well. John the Baptist preached that message in the book of Matthew. Some folks continue proclaiming it today. Or, if you have watched a sports game on television, you might have noticed a sign proclaiming John These messages relate to repentance — a necessary heart attitude for salvation eternity in heaven and keeping with the righteousness of God. All of us sin. Still, God loves us — every person on earth.
Praise: People like praise.
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