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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 principles for victorious Christian living: priority determines provision.
The lyrics you have provided simply echo, repeat, and reinforce this divine order:
> Seek first the kingdom of God
> and His righteousness,
> and all these things shall be added to you.
God is not vague. He gives a condition and a promise. The problem for many believers is this: they want the promise without the condition. They claim Philippians 4:19—“My God shall supply all your need”—while ignoring Matthew 6:33—“Seek first the kingdom…”.
To understand the power, security, and deliverance contained in these words, we must see:
Let us look at what the Word of God says.
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### Matthew 6:33 — Jesus on the Mount
Matthew 6:33 comes in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Jesus is speaking to disciples and crowds in Galilee. The people were largely poor, under Roman occupation, uncertain about tomorrow. Their concerns were practical:
In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus addresses these very questions:
> “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…” (v. 25)
He points to birds and lilies as examples of God’s care:
Then He identifies the core issue:
> “For after all these things the Gentiles seek.” (v. 32)
“Gentiles” in this context are those without covenant, without knowledge of the Father. Their lives are consumed with material anxiety. Jesus contrasts that mindset with kingdom priorities:
> “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (v. 33)
This is not a verse about luxury; it is about freedom from anxiety through right priorities and trust in a faithful Father.
### Philippians 4:19 — Paul in Chains, Writing to a Generous Church
Philippians 4:19 is written by Paul from prison or house arrest (likely in Rome). He is limited, restricted, yet speaking of abundance and supply.
The church at Philippi had sent him financial help. He commends them:
> “For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.” (Philippians 4:16)
He clarifies that he is not coveting their gift:
> “Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.” (v. 17)
They had entered into partnership in giving and receiving (v. 15). In that context, he declares:
> “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (v. 19)
Notice:
Put together, Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19 show a consistent pattern:
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### “Kingdom” — Greek: *basileia*
The word translated “kingdom” is βασιλεία (basileia). It does not primarily describe a geographical territory; it describes rule, reign, authority.
So, when Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” He is saying:
The kingdom of God is where:
This is why 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 God’s will expressed in action.
### “Righteousness” — Greek: *dikaiosynē*
The word translated “righteousness” is δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē). It means:
In Scripture, righteousness is both:
1. Position — Given as a gift in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:21–24).
2. Practice — Lived out in obedience, holiness, and justice (1 John 3:7; Romans 6:13).
So when Jesus says “seek… His righteousness,” He is calling us to:
### How This Deepens the Lyrics
> “Seek first the kingdom of God
> and His righteousness—
> all these things will be given to you.”
This is not a vague religious slogan. It means:
The lyrics echo the biblical logic: priority of the kingdom, then provision for the believer.
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Let us move through the song’s themes, aligning them with Scripture.
### 4.1 “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
This is a command. It is not optional. It defines the first priority of the Christian life.
#### 1. First in Time
Before you plan your day, your career, your finances—seek His rule.
Psalm 5:3:
> “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD;
> in the morning I will direct it to You,
> and I will look up.”
#### 2. First in Importance
Not just “first thing in the day,” but first in importance—above:
Luke 14:26–27 shows that loyalty to Christ must be supreme, even above family ties. That is kingdom first.
#### 3. Direction, Not Perfection
“Seek” (*zēteō*) indicates an ongoing pursuit, not a one-time event. It means:
The Christian life is a continual seeking, adjusting, repenting, aligning.
### 4.2 “And all these things shall be added to you.”
What are “these things”? Jesus has just listed them:
Basic material needs—what we might call necessities, not luxuries.
This is where many believers fall into error:
The Scripture is specific: need, not greed.
This aligns perfectly with Philippians 4:19:
> “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
God is committed to needs within the framework of His kingdom priorities. “All these things” are added—they are not the main object of the believer’s seeking.
Jesus warns:
> “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24)
We either:
The lyrics press us to make that choice again:
> “Seek His kingdom and righteousness first—
> He will provide what you need.”
This is faith anchored in the order God has established.
### 4.3 “Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
This line matches the precise teaching of Jesus. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus commands three times:
The Greek word for “worry” is merimnaō—to be divided, distracted, pulled in different directions. Worry splits the mind. It is the opposite of seeking the kingdom *first*.
Worry is not a harmless emotion. It is:
Jesus does not merely say, “Stop worrying.” He gives a replacement: seek the kingdom first.
You do not conquer worry by trying not to worry. You conquer worry by replacing it with:
The lyrics bind this reality together:
“Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
### 4.4 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…”
> “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
> for tomorrow will worry about itself.
> Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Jesus is very realistic. He does not say, “There will be no trouble.” He says, “Each day has enough trouble.” But He forbids us from importing tomorrow’s trouble into today through worry.
This teaches:
Many believers are crushed not because of today’s pressure, but because they are carrying:
God has not promised grace for that mixture. He has promised grace for today.
### 4.5 “My God shall supply all your need…”
This line introduces a second pillar: the faithfulness of God in Christ.
Philippians 4:19 contains several crucial truths:
1. “My God…”
This is covenant language. Paul speaks as one in relationship. He does not say “a God,” but “my God.” He invites the Philippians to share in that same covenant confidence through Christ.
2. “Shall supply…”
The verb means “to fill to the full,” “to furnish completely.” It is a settled decision of God, not a probability.
3. “All your need…”
Not all your wants, fantasies, or fleshly ambitions. All your need:
As defined by God’s wisdom and kingdom purpose.
4. “According to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”
God does not give “out of” His riches (as a wealthy man giving from his surplus). He gives according to His riches—measured by the scale of His limitless glory.
The channel of this provision is “by Christ Jesus”. All God’s supply flows through:
Outside of Christ, there is no guarantee of supply.
So when the lyrics say:
> “Seek His kingdom and righteousness first—
> He will provide what you need.”
They are bringing Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19 together under one principle:
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This message must move from theory to practice. Priority must be enforced in our daily choices.
### Step 1: Establish the Kingdom as Your First Priority
This is an act of your will. You must state it before God.
Romans 12:1:
> “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God…”
Practically:
A simple but powerful declaration to begin the day:
“Lord Jesus, You are King. Your kingdom comes first in my life today.”
### Step 2: Pursue His Righteousness in Both Position and Practice
First, we must receive imputed righteousness by faith:
> “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
> — 2 Corinthians 5:21
No amount of effort can earn this. It is received by trusting in Christ’s finished work. That establishes our position.
Then we must live out practical righteousness:
1 John 3:7:
> “He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.”
Every time we choose righteousness over compromise, we are seeking “His righteousness.”
### Step 3: Replace Worry with Trust and Proclamation
Jesus commands, “Do not worry.” This requires active cooperation.
When worry arises:
1. Identify it — Name the area: finances, health, family, future.
2. Refuse it — “I refuse to entertain this worry. Jesus commanded me not to worry.”
3. Replace it with the Word — Speak Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:19, and other promises.
4. Cast the burden on the Lord —
1 Peter 5:7: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
This is spiritual warfare over the mind. Worry is a battleground. You win it with:
You may need to say aloud:
“Lord, I give You this specific concern: [name it]. I choose to seek Your kingdom first in this area. I trust You to add what is needed.”
### Step 4: Align with Kingdom Economics: Giving and Receiving
The promise of Philippians 4:19 came to a giving church. Kingdom economics does not operate on hoarding but on:
Practical steps:
2 Corinthians 9:8:
> “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”
Notice: “sufficiency… for every good work”—provision with a purpose.
When your finances are surrendered to God’s kingdom, you have a right to stand on Philippians 4:19 without fear.
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### Proclamation
Say this out loud, deliberately, as an act of faith:
“I choose to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
I renounce worry, anxiety, and fear about my life, my future, and my provision.
Jesus is my King. His will is my priority. His righteousness is my standard.
Because I seek His kingdom first, all the things 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 am not ruled by mammon. I am ruled by the King.
I trust my heavenly Father to care for me, today and every day.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
### Prayer
“Father, in the name of Jesus, I bring my life under Your rule. I acknowledge Jesus as Lord, King, and Master. Where I have sought my own way, forgive me. Where I have allowed worry, anxiety, and fear to dominate my mind, I repent.
Lord, establish Your kingdom in every area of my life—my heart, my thoughts, my relationships, my work, my finances, my future. Teach me to seek Your righteousness, to love what You love, and to hate what You hate.
I ask that by the Holy Spirit You would write Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19 deep into my heart. Let these not be verses I merely quote, but realities I walk in. As I put Your kingdom first, I thank You that You are faithful to add what I need. I receive Your peace in place of worry, Your order in place of confusion, and Your provision in place of fear.
I declare that my times are in Your hand, and my future is secure in Christ.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.”
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