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“Prioritize His Kingdom” is built around one of the central commands of Jesus. Not a suggestion. Not an optional extra. A command that contains a promise.
Let us look at what the Word of God says:
> “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
> — Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
The lyrics also echo three other key passages:
Taken together, these passages outline a pattern of life:
1. Seek first His Kingdom.
2. Love God with total devotion.
3. Draw near to Him in trust.
4. Refuse anxiety about material needs.
This is not a vague spiritual mood; it is a reordered life. The priority of the Kingdom is not added to our existing priorities—it displaces them and becomes the governing center.
### The context of Matthew 6:26 & 6:33
Matthew 6 is part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Jesus is speaking primarily to His disciples, with the multitudes listening. He is not giving a religious lecture; He is setting forth the lifestyle of those who submit to Him as King.
In Matthew 6, Jesus addresses three main areas:
1. Religious practice (almsgiving, prayer, fasting) – not for show before men, but before the Father in secret (vv. 1–18).
2. Treasure and loyalty – treasures on earth vs treasures in heaven; serving God vs serving Mammon (vv. 19–24).
3. Anxiety about material needs – food, drink, clothing (vv. 25–34).
It is in this context that He says:
> “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”
> — Matthew 6:26
The people Jesus was speaking to lived very close to poverty. Daily bread was not a religious figure of speech; it was a literal concern. Yet Jesus commands them:
> “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’… For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
> — Matthew 6:31–32
Then He gives the divine remedy:
> “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
> — Matthew 6:33
Notice:
### The context of Matthew 22:37
In Matthew 22, religious leaders are attempting to trap Jesus in His words. A lawyer asks:
> “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”
> — Matthew 22:36
Jesus answers:
> “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
> — Matthew 22:37
This is a quotation from Deuteronomy 6:5. Jesus adds:
> “This is the first and great commandment.”
> — Matthew 22:38
So the priority of the Kingdom cannot be separated from the priority of loving God. The Kingdom is not an impersonal system; it is the reign of a King who demands—and deserves—total love.
### The context of James 4:8
James writes to believers scattered among the nations. He confronts double-mindedness, worldliness, and spiritual adultery (James 4:4). Then he gives this simple but powerful promise:
> “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
> — James 4:8
This is not automatic. The rest of the verse says:
> “Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Drawing near to God involves repentance, cleansing, and a decisive break with divided loyalty.
The lyrics of “Prioritize His Kingdom” bring these four passages into a unified pattern: Kingdom first, love first, God near, worry displaced.
Let us look at two key words that unlock this teaching.
### 1. “Seek” – zēteō (ζητέω)
In Matthew 6:33, the word translated “seek” is zēteō.
Meaning:
This is not casual curiosity. It is focused pursuit. It implies energy, intent, persistence. The same verb is used of:
So when Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” He is not describing a vague interest in spiritual things. He is commanding a determined, ongoing pursuit of God’s rule and God’s way of doing things.
The lyrics echo this force: “Put God's kingdom and His ways first every day… seek Him in every way.” That is zēteō—directed, persevering pursuit.
### 2. “Kingdom” – basileia (βασιλεία)
The word “kingdom” in Matthew 6:33 is basileia.
Meaning:
The kingdom of God, then, is the effective rule of God—where His will is done, His authority is acknowledged, His laws govern, and His purposes prevail.
Jesus taught us to pray:
> “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
> — Matthew 6:10
The Kingdom is not only future; it has broken into the present through Jesus (Luke 11:20). To “seek first the kingdom” is to seek:
So “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously” is not simply about receiving blessings; it is about submitting to His government.
### 3. “Draw near” – engizō (ἐγγίζω)
In James 4:8, “Draw near” is engizō.
Meaning:
This word implies movement and change of position. You are not where you should be, so you move closer.
The promise is reciprocal: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” God responds to movement towards Him. The lyrics capture this directly: “You promise if I draw near to You / You'll draw near to me.”
When we understand these words—zēteō, basileia, engizō—we see that this song is about movement: moving away from anxiety, idolatry, and self-reliance; moving into the rule, presence, and provision of God.
Let us move through the themes of the lyrics and relate them to Scripture.
### A. “Don’t chase after food or clothes like those who don’t know God”
This precisely reflects Matthew 6:31–32:
> “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
> For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
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