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“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 a divine order:
Many believers want Philippians 4:19 without Matthew 6:33. They want God’s supply without God’s order. But in the kingdom of God, provision is not random; it is covenant-based and condition-linked. The lyrics of this song bring us back to that central demand of Jesus: *priority*. What you seek first will govern everything else in your life.
The central theme is simple but radical:
If you align your priorities with God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness, God commits Himself to take responsibility for your needs.
Let us look at what the Word of God says.
### Matthew 6:33 – In the Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 6:33 stands near the heart of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), in a section where Jesus addresses anxiety about material needs—food, drink, clothing.
The situation:
He has just warned them:
Notice the context: money, security, anxiety. Jesus is dealing with the same issues that dominate modern life—career, finances, future plans, daily provision.
He then gives three illustrations:
1. The birds of the air – They do not sow, reap, or store, yet the Father feeds them (6:26).
2. The lilies of the field – They do not toil or spin, yet they are clothed more gloriously than Solomon (6:28–29).
3. The Gentiles – They anxiously seek all these things (food, drink, clothing), but the Father knows you need them (6:32).
In this context, Jesus gives one central command and one central promise:
Then He repeats the prohibition:
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…” (6:34).
So Matthew 6:33 is not a nice religious slogan. It is the kingdom answer to the problem of anxiety.
### Philippians 4:19 – In Partnership and Generosity
Philippians 4:19 is often quoted on its own, but we must see its context.
Paul is writing from prison, thanking the Philippians for their financial support:
Then, on the basis of their obedience and generosity, Paul declares:
> “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
This is not a blanket promise to the careless or disobedient. It is spoken to believers who have aligned their finances with God’s purposes, who have sought the kingdom practically—by supporting the ministry of the gospel.
So we see the connection:
The lyrics of the song simply echo that divine order:
“Seek first the kingdom… He will provide what you need.”
### 1. “Seek” – Greek: *zēteō* (ζητέω)
The word translated “seek” in Matthew 6:33 is zēteō. It does not mean a casual or occasional search. It means:
This word implies priority with persistence. It is not seeking when convenient, but seeking as a ruling passion.
The present tense in Greek suggests continual action:
“Keep on seeking as your ongoing lifestyle.”
So when the lyric says:
> “Seek first the kingdom of God
> and His righteousness—
> all these things will be given to you.
> Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
It is not talking about a one-time decision at a youth camp. It is talking about a daily, deliberate priority that governs your thoughts, choices, time, money, relationships, and ambitions.
### 2. “Kingdom” – Greek: *basileia* (βασιλεία)
The word “kingdom” is basileia. It does not refer primarily to a geographical territory. It means:
A kingdom is not defined first by its boundaries but by its ruler. So the kingdom of God is the effective rule of God—where His will is acknowledged and obeyed.
This connects directly with the Lord’s Prayer:
> “Your kingdom come.
> Your will be done
> on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)
The kingdom comes where the will of God is done.
So to seek the kingdom first means:
This deepens our understanding of the lyrics. We are not told to seek a feeling, a blessing, or even a ministry. We are commanded to seek the rule and government of God over everything in us and around us.
Let us walk through the themes of the lyrics, connecting them to Scripture.
### A. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
There are two objects of seeking:
1. The kingdom of God (His rule).
2. His righteousness (His standard).
We cannot separate God’s rule from God’s righteousness. Wherever God truly reigns, His righteousness is manifested.
#### 1. The Kingdom – The Rule of the King
The kingdom is Christ-centered. Jesus is the King. Scripture declares:
The moment you were born again, legally you were transferred into the kingdom of God’s Son. But experientially, the kingdom advances in your life as you yield more and more areas of your heart and conduct to His rule.
So to seek first the kingdom means:
#### 2. His Righteousness – The Standard of the King
Many want the kingdom (blessing, power, provision) without the righteousness. But Jesus ties them together: *“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.”*
Righteousness in the New Testament has two aspects:
1. Imputed righteousness – Our legal standing in Christ.
2. Practical righteousness – Our daily conduct.
To seek His righteousness means:
The lyrics therefore are not mere comfort; they are confrontation. They call us to rearrange our moral, spiritual, and practical priorities under the rule and standard of God.
### B. “All these things shall be added to you.”
What are “these things”? The context in Matthew 6 makes it very clear:
In modern terms:
Jesus says:
> “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” (Matthew 6:32)
Notice two categories of seekers:
1. The Gentiles (those who do not know God) – They seek the things.
2. The disciples (children of the Father) – They seek the kingdom, and the Father adds the things.
So the issue is not whether you will seek. The only question is: What will you seek first?
The spiritual principle is:
What you seek first you will either gain and lose (if it is temporal), or gain and keep (if it is eternal). If you seek the kingdom first, God undertakes to add the temporal necessities.
### C. “Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
This line captures the antidote to anxiety. Scripture connects worry and misplaced seeking.
> “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life…
> But seek first the kingdom of God…” (Matthew 6:25, 33)
Anxiety is often the product of wrong priorities. When we carry responsibilities that belong to God—our future, our provision, our protection—we come under a burden we were never designed to bear.
Notice the structure:
This is very practical spiritual warfare. Satan wants to enslave you with fear about tomorrow. Jesus breaks that bondage by commanding a transfer of focus:
Worry is not neutral; it is unbelief in action. When we worry, we are in agreement, not with God’s promises, but with the lies of the enemy. The way out is not mere positive thinking; it is deliberate seeking of the kingdom first.
### D. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…”
Verse 34 goes further:
> “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Jesus does not deny that there is trouble; He simply forbids us from importing tomorrow’s trouble into today. God’s grace is given daily, not in bulk. Like manna in the wilderness, grace is supplied for this day’s needs.
This is a spiritual discipline: staying within the boundaries of today.
### E. “My God shall supply all your need…”
The lyric shifts to Philippians 4:19:
> “My God shall supply all your need
> according to His riches in glory
> by Christ Jesus.”
This expands Matthew 6:33. Matthew emphasizes “all these things” (physical necessities). Philippians 4:19 extends the scope to “all your need”—spiritual, emotional, relational, material.
Key truths:
1. “My God…” – This is personal. It is not a vague deity. It is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, known through covenant in Christ.
2. “shall supply…” – Future tense, but certain. God’s supply is as reliable as His character.
3. “all your need…” – Not all your greed, not all your fantasies, but all that is truly needed for His purpose in your life.
4. “according to His riches in glory…” – God gives not out of His riches (which might imply small portions), but according to His riches, in proportion to the infinite wealth of His glory.
5. “by Christ Jesus.” – Christ is the channel of all provision. Everything we receive from God comes through His Son—on the basis of His death, resurrection, and exaltation.
But again, remember the context: the Philippians had sought the kingdom in their finances. They had put God’s purpose ahead of their own security. To such people Paul can say with confidence: *“My God shall supply all your need.”*
So the lyric:
> “Seek His kingdom and righteousness first—
> He will provide what you need.”
This is not sentimental comfort. It is a covenant principle:
When you put God’s kingdom first, God takes responsibility for your needs.
To move from theory to reality, we must apply the Word. Let me outline four specific steps.
### 1. Establish the Kingdom Priority in Your Heart
First, we must decide who rules.
This is not an emotion; it is a decision of the will. You choose to make Jesus not only Savior but Lord.
Practical steps:
The kingdom begins within:
> “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17)
As you yield to the Holy Spirit, He manifests the rule of Christ in your inner life.
### 2. Align Your Righteousness with Christ
Second, we must embrace and pursue righteousness.
Seeking His righteousness first may cost you something—promotion, relationships, human approval. But it brings you under the protection and provision promised in Matthew 6:33.
### 3. Replace Worry with Kingdom-Focused Prayer
Third, we must deal ruthlessly with worry.
Philippians 4:6–7 gives the practical method:
> “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God…”
Steps:
1. When anxiety rises, refuse to entertain it. Say out loud: *“I refuse to worry. I choose to trust.”*
2. Turn every anxiety into a specific prayer request. Name the issue.
3. Add thanksgiving—thanking God in advance for His faithfulness.
4. Consciously realign your priority:
As you do this, the promised result follows:
> “And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
That peace is evidence that the rule of God is active in your inner life.
### 4. Honor God with Your Finances
Fourth, we must seek the kingdom first in our money.
If God is not first in your finances, He is not first in your life. Jesus said:
> “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)
Practical obedience:
As you align your finances with the kingdom, you position yourself to claim Philippians 4:19 legitimately:
*“My God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”*
### Proclamation (Confess Aloud)
> I choose to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
> I renounce worry, fear, and anxiety about my life, my future, and my provision.
> My Father in heaven knows all my needs.
> I submit every area of my life to the rule of Jesus Christ—
> my thoughts, my desires, my relationships, my time, and my finances.
> I receive by faith the righteousness of God in Christ,
> and I commit myself to pursue practical righteousness by the power of the Holy Spirit.
> Because I seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,
> all the things I need—food, clothing, housing, resources—
> are being added to me according to His promise.
> My God supplies all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
> I refuse to be anxious about tomorrow.
> I will walk in the grace that God gives me today,
> under His rule, in His peace, for His glory.
> In the name of Jesus. Amen.
### Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords,
I acknowledge Your right to rule every part of my life.
I confess that many times I have sought other things first—security, comfort, approval, possessions.
I repent of misplaced priorities and unbelief.
Heavenly Father, I thank You that You know all my needs before I ask.
I ask You now for the grace to obey Your command:
to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness.
Send the Holy Spirit to search my heart,
to expose every area where I resist Your rule,
and to bring me into full obedience.
I lay before You my fears about money, work, family, and the future.
I choose to cast my cares upon You, for You care for me.
Teach me to honor You with my finances, my time, and my decisions.
Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in me and through me.
I receive by faith Your promise that as I seek Your kingdom first,
all the things that I truly need will be added to me.
Let Christ be glorified in my life as the One through whom
You supply every need according to Your riches in glory.
I ask this in the name and authority of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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