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“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
— Matthew 6:33
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:19
These two verses form one of the clearest biblical foundations for the Christian life. They speak to two great issues of the human heart:
1. What we are to pursue (our priority).
2. What we are to trust (our provision).
The lyrics you have provided are not merely poetic lines. They are a direct echo of the words of Jesus and the apostle Paul. They confront the central conflict in every believer: Will I live by worry, or will I live by the kingdom?
The teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6 is radical. It does not offer a religious “add-on” to a life driven by anxiety and self-preservation. It demands a fundamental reordering of priorities: the kingdom of God must come first. Everything else becomes secondary and derivative.
Let us look at what the Word of God says and place these lyrics under the light of Scripture.
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### Matthew 6:33 – The Voice of the King
Matthew 6:33 is part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Jesus is speaking primarily to His disciples, with the crowds also listening. He is not addressing unbelievers in general terms. He is instructing those who have already chosen to follow Him.
The context of Matthew 6:33 is a long passage about anxiety over material needs:
> “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on…”
> — Matthew 6:25
Jesus describes people who are preoccupied with food, drink, and clothing. These are not luxuries. They are basic necessities. Yet Jesus shows that the Gentiles—that is, those who do not know God—“seek after all these things” (Matthew 6:32). Their whole life pursuit is centered on material security.
In that setting, Jesus gives a contrast command:
“Do not be like them. You must live differently. You have a Father in heaven. You are under a different rule.”
So He says:
> “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
> — Matthew 6:33
The word “but” sets a sharp contrast: the nations seek material things first; you must seek the kingdom first.
### Philippians 4:19 – The Voice of the Apostle
Philippians 4:19 is written by Paul from prison. He is not writing from a place of visible abundance, but from confinement and limitation. Yet it is one of the most joyful letters in the New Testament.
The Philippians had sent Paul a financial gift to support him in his ministry (Philippians 4:14–18). Paul acknowledges their generosity and then declares:
> “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
> — Philippians 4:19
He is not making a vague promise. He is saying this as an apostolic assurance to a church that has put the kingdom first with their giving. They have invested in the work of God, and Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, declares that God will not be their debtor.
If we put the two passages together, we see a pattern:
The song lyrics are standing on this solid biblical foundation: God’s provision is connected to God’s priority—His kingdom.
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To understand this promise in depth, we need to look at two key Greek words used in Matthew 6:33.
### 1. “Seek” – Greek: *zēteō* (ζητέω)
The word translated “seek” is *zēteō*. It does not mean a casual or occasional interest. It is an intense word. *Zēteō* means:
In other words, seeking the kingdom is not something we add on to an already full life. It is not “fit God in where possible.” It is priority-driven seeking. It is to place the kingdom at the center of our decision-making, desires, and direction.
The lyrics repeat:
“Seek first the kingdom of God / and His righteousness…”
This repetition reflects the biblical insistence. This is not a suggestion. It is the first and primary command for kingdom living.
### 2. “Kingdom” – Greek: *basileia* (βασιλεία)
The word “kingdom” is *basileia*. It does not primarily refer to a geographical territory. It refers to:
To “seek first the kingdom of God” is to seek God’s rule in every area of life:
You are not simply seeking an experience, a feeling, or a blessing. You are seeking a governmental order—God’s government over you.
This is why Jesus teaches us to pray:
> “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
> — Matthew 6:10
The kingdom is where God’s will is done. Seeking the kingdom means aligning yourself with His will in every decision.
This deepens our understanding of the lyrics. They are not mere comfort. They carry a demand: submit to the rule of God, and you will see the faithfulness of God.
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Let us walk through the themes of the lyrics and connect them to broader biblical truth.
### A. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
This line follows exactly the wording of Matthew 6:33. There are two elements:
1. The kingdom of God – His rule.
2. His righteousness – His standard of what is right.
Jesus does not say, “Seek the kingdom and your own righteousness.” He speaks of His righteousness. This is crucial.
Paul explains:
> “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.”
> — Romans 10:3
There are only two alternatives:
The core of the kingdom is not material prosperity. The core of the kingdom is righteousness. Paul defines it:
> “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
> — Romans 14:17
So to seek the kingdom first is to seek to live under the Holy Spirit’s rule, producing righteousness, peace, and joy in your life.
### B. “And all these things shall be added to you.”
These “things” refer back to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:31–32:
> “What shall we eat?”
> “What shall we drink?”
> “What shall we wear?”
Jesus is saying: If you reverse the order—seek things first and God second—you will live in anxiety. But if you seek the kingdom first, God will take personal responsibility for the things.
We must understand: this is not a promise of luxury. It is a promise of provision. Jesus speaks of *food*, *drink*, and *clothing*—necessities.
There is also a subtle warning: If God adds these things, they must not become idols. When the “added things” begin to take first place, the kingdom is no longer first, and the flow of provision is hindered.
### C. “Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
Here the lyrics echo Matthew 6:34:
> “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…”
> — Matthew 6:34
The Greek word for “worry” is *merimnaō*, meaning to be divided in mind, pulled apart by cares. Worry fragments the life of a believer. It is one of the most effective tools of the enemy.
Jesus does not say “try not to worry.” He gives a clear command: Do not worry. But He does not stop there. He gives the remedy: instead of worrying, seek the kingdom.
Worry is displaced by right priority. When the kingdom is truly first, worry loses its power. This is spiritual warfare at a very practical level. Satan seeks to trap you in anxiety; Jesus commands you into kingdom focus.
### D. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…”
This line in the lyrics is directly from Matthew 6:34:
> “Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Jesus recognizes that every day has “trouble.” He is not promising a trouble-free life. He is promising a worry-free life in the midst of trouble.
There is a spiritual principle here:
When you begin to project your mind into the future without trusting God, you move outside the sphere of today’s grace. Anxiety flourishes where grace is absent.
Seeking the kingdom first means you live in daily dependence:
The kingdom life is a today life, not a “one day when everything is secure” life.
### E. “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Now the lyrics bring in Philippians 4:19.
Observe the nature of the promise:
1. “My God shall supply…”
2. “All your need…”
3. “According to His riches in glory…”
4. “By Christ Jesus.”
This promise is made to those who, like the Philippians, have invested in the kingdom. They are not living for themselves. They have shared in the apostles’ distress. They have given sacrificially.
Paul links their giving to the concept of “fruit that abounds to your account” (Philippians 4:17). They have a spiritual account with God, and God undertakes to supply all their need.
So we see a consistent biblical pattern:
### F. “Seek His kingdom and righteousness first—He will provide what you need.”
This summarizing line captures the core theology:
This is not a mechanical formula. It is a relational alignment. When your life is aligned with the rule of God, your provision comes under the direct oversight of your heavenly Father.
Jesus says:
> “For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
> — Matthew 6:32
God’s knowledge precedes your request. The issue is not persuading God to care. The issue is aligning your heart with His kingdom.
This alignment breaks the power of fear. It also breaks the illusion of self-sufficiency. You move from:
“I must secure my own future”
to
“My Father rules the universe; my responsibility is to put His kingdom first.”
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The authority of Scripture demands a response. How do we walk in the reality of “seek first the kingdom” and “My God shall supply”?
Let us outline four distinct steps.
### 1. First, we must renounce worry as disobedience, not as a personality trait.
Many believers excuse worry as temperament or background. Jesus calls it unbelief.
> “O you of little faith!”
> — Matthew 6:30
Worry is faith in the wrong direction. It imagines a future without God’s faithfulness. To break its power, we must call it what it is.
A practical proclamation you can make:
You cannot cast out something you are still defending. Renounce worry as sin, and then replace it with trust.
### 2. Second, we must establish the kingdom as our non-negotiable first priority.
“Seek first the kingdom” is not a vague phrase. It must be applied concretely.
Ask yourself:
A simple way to express this in prayer and practice:
“Father, today I place Your kingdom first. Rule in my thoughts, words, and actions. Let Your will be done in me today.”
“What advances the kingdom? What expresses His righteousness?”
The kingdom first principle will often cut across natural reasoning. It may mean giving when you feel you should hold back, forgiving when you feel justified in resentment, serving when you feel you should protect yourself. But every act of obedience strengthens kingdom rule in your life.
### 3. Third, we must align our finances with kingdom priorities.
Notice how both Matthew 6 and Philippians 4 deal with material things. Money is a central testing ground of kingdom loyalty.
Jesus says:
> “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
> — Matthew 6:21
If your money is centered on self, your heart will be centered on self. If your money is invested in the kingdom, your heart will be drawn to the kingdom.
Practical steps:
When the Philippians gave to Paul, their giving was described as “a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” (Philippians 4:18). Then comes the promise: “My God shall supply…”
There is a clear sequence: sacrifice, then supply.
### 4. Fourth, we must replace anxiety with proclamation of the Word.
Jesus confronted anxiety with truth from the Father’s heart. We must do the same. The enemy’s fiery darts come as thoughts of fear, scarcity, and abandonment. We quench them with the shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16), and faith is built by the Word (Romans 10:17).
Adopt a discipline of proclaiming God’s promises over your life. For example:
> “Look at the birds of the air… are you not of more value than they?”
As you align your mouth with God’s Word, your mind and emotions will begin to follow. The kingdom is voice-activated: we confess with our mouth the lordship of Jesus and the promises of God.
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### Proclamation (Speak this aloud)
“I choose to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. I renounce worry and anxiety; they have no place in my life. My Father in heaven knows what I need, and He is faithful. I submit to the rule of Jesus Christ in every area of my life—spirit, soul, and body; in my relationships, my time, and my finances. Because I put His kingdom first, all that I truly need will be added to me. My God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. I refuse to fear tomorrow. I live under the government of God today. His kingdom, His power, and His glory rule over me, now and forever. Amen.”
### Prayer
“Father, in the name of Jesus, I bring my heart, my mind, and my life under Your rule. Forgive me where I have sought things first and Your kingdom second. Forgive me for every time I have entertained worry and fear instead of trusting Your Word.
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge You as King. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in every area of my life. Holy Spirit, establish in me a steadfast heart that seeks righteousness, peace, and joy under Your direction.
I ask You, Father, to reorder my priorities. Show me where my treasure truly is. Lead me in obedience in my giving, my decisions, and my daily walk. As I put Your kingdom first, I receive Your promise that all I need will be added to me, and that You will supply all my need according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Strengthen me to stand against the spirit of fear and anxiety. Let Your peace guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. I thank You for Your faithfulness. I rest my future in Your hands. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
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