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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 scriptures form a divine order. First, priority: *seek the kingdom and His righteousness*. Then, provision: *all these things shall be added… God shall supply all your need*. The lyrics you have provided simply echo this order. God is not vague. He gives us a clear sequence: priority before provision, lordship before supply, righteousness before resources.
Many believers today live in anxiety, confusion, and chronic lack, not because God is unfaithful, but because they have not aligned themselves with this order of His kingdom. The kingdom of God is not a democratic system. It functions by divine law. When we meet God’s conditions, we receive God’s promises.
So we begin where Jesus began. Not with our needs. Not with our fears. Not with tomorrow’s problems. But with the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Let us see what the Word of God says about this kingdom, this righteousness, and this promise of supernatural provision.
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### Matthew 6:33 – In the Middle of Anxiety
Matthew 6:33 is found in the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew chapters 5–7. Jesus is speaking primarily to His Jewish disciples in Galilee. The people He addresses are not wealthy. They live under Roman occupation, heavy taxation, economic instability. They are tempted—just as we are—to focus on food, clothing, and tomorrow’s uncertainties.
In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus deals with a very practical issue: worry about 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… For after all these things the Gentiles seek… For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
> — Matthew 6:25, 32
Notice the contrast:
Jesus is not ignoring our needs. He clearly states: *“Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”* But He corrects the order of our seeking. When the order is wrong, the result is anxiety. When the order is right, the result is peace and provision.
Matthew 6:34 continues:
> “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
The lyrics echo this:
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Jesus is addressing disciples who are tempted to live in the realm of “tomorrow,” instead of the obedience of “today.” He calls them—and us—back to a daily walk of trust under the rule of His kingdom.
### Philippians 4:19 – In the Context of Partnership
Philippians 4:19 is often quoted in isolation, but it is part of Paul’s thanks to the Philippian believers for their financial partnership with his ministry.
He says:
> “No church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.”
> — Philippians 4:15
They had sent support to Paul again and again. Paul then makes this promise:
> “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
> — Philippians 4:19
So this verse is not a blank check for every person on earth. It is addressed to believers who have aligned themselves with God’s kingdom purposes, particularly in the area of finances. They have demonstrated in practice that the kingdom comes before their own comfort.
In both texts—Matthew 6 and Philippians 4—the principle is the same: those who put God’s kingdom first can confidently expect God’s provision.
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### 1) “Seek” – Greek: *zēteō* (ζητέω)
The verb “seek” in Matthew 6:33 is *zēteō*. It does not mean a casual, half-hearted interest. It means:
It implies priority and persistence. This is not a one-time decision, but a continuous direction of life. The verb is in the present tense in Greek, indicating ongoing action: “Keep on seeking first…”
Many believers want the promise “all these things shall be added” while treating “seek first” as an optional suggestion. But the grammar itself shows this is to be a permanent, continuous lifestyle.
### 2) “Kingdom” – Greek: *basileia* (βασιλεία)
The word “kingdom” is *basileia*. It does not primarily refer to territory, but to rule, reign, dominion, government.
So when Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” He is not merely telling us to look for a place called heaven. He is commanding us to pursue the active rule of God in every area of our lives.
The kingdom of God is where God’s will is done.
Jesus taught us to pray:
> “Your kingdom come.
> Your will be done
> on earth as it is in heaven.”
> — Matthew 6:10
God’s kingdom comes where His will is obeyed.
To “seek the kingdom” means:
### 3) “Righteousness” – Greek: *dikaiosynē* (δικαιοσύνη)
“Righteousness” is *dikaiosynē*. It means:
This is not human self-righteousness. It is the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9). But it also has practical outworking in conduct, motives, and relationships.
So, Matthew 6:33 could be amplified:
> “Keep continually making your first and primary pursuit the rule and government of God, and the condition of being rightly aligned with Him in heart and in action, and all the material necessities of life will be supplied to you as an added consequence.”
This sheds strong light on the lyrics:
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness—
all these things will be given to you.
Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
The command is clear. The order is fixed. No worry + right priority = divine provision.
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Let us follow the main themes echoed in the lyrics and see what Scripture reveals.
### A. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
This is the opening refrain and the heart of the message. The entire Christian life stands or falls on what we seek first.
Jesus does not say:
He says: Seek the kingdom and His righteousness first.
This raises a critical question: *What, in practice, is first in my life?*
Jesus warned about divided priorities:
> “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and mammon [wealth].”
> — Matthew 6:24
The spiritual conflict here is very real. Mammon is not neutral. It is a rival master. Many believers live under the rule of mammon while confessing Jesus as Lord. They make decisions based on financial advantage rather than kingdom obedience. Then they wonder why anxiety persists.
But Paul says:
> “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
> — Romans 14:17
When the kingdom is first:
The lyrics’ repetition—“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness”—is not mere poetry. It is spiritual training. Our mind, emotions, and will must be re-educated by the Word. What we repeat, we reinforce.
### B. “And all these things shall be added to you… will be given to you.”
What are “these things”? Jesus defines them in Matthew 6:
Jesus is not promising luxury, but provision. However, the source and method of provision are supernatural.
Notice:
That does not mean we become lazy. Scripture commands diligence (Proverbs 10:4; 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12). But it means that when we set kingdom priorities first, God arranges circumstances, opens doors, gives favor, releases supply—often in ways we could not have organized ourselves.
The testimony of Scripture is consistent:
The kingdom principle is: Obedience first, provision follows.
### C. “Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
Jesus treats worry as a spiritual issue, not merely a psychological one. Three times in Matthew 6:25–34 He commands: “Do not worry.” That is not a suggestion. It is a command.
Worry is essentially meditation on the wrong things. Meditation belongs to God’s Word (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2). When we meditate on problems instead of promises, we are perverting a God-given faculty.
Jesus exposes the root of worry: little faith.
> “Now if God so clothes the grass of the field… will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?”
> — Matthew 6:30
Worry is faith in reverse. It is faith that something bad will happen, rather than faith that God will be faithful. The antidote is not positive thinking. The antidote is kingdom seeking.
As the lyrics state:
“Do not worry—seek the kingdom first.”
The order is deliberate. You cannot simply say, “I will stop worrying,” without changing what you are seeking and meditating on. When you give the first place in your mind and heart to God’s government and God’s righteousness, you deprive worry of its fuel.
Paul confirms this in Philippians 4:
> “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God… and the peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
> — Philippians 4:6–7
When God’s kingdom is first, God’s peace becomes our guard.
### D. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow…”
The lyrics quote Jesus’ words:
> “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
> for tomorrow will worry about itself.
> Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Jesus is realistic. He does not promise a trouble-free life. He says, “Each day has enough trouble of its own.” The issue is not the absence of trouble, but our response to it.
Worry is an attempt to fight tomorrow’s battles with today’s grace. God gives grace for today. When we project ourselves into tomorrow in our imagination, we are outside the realm of current grace. The result is anxiety.
God’s pattern throughout Scripture is daily:
The kingdom life is walked out one day at a time, under present grace, present obedience, present trust.
When we insist on carrying tomorrow’s load today, we deny God’s order and afflict our own soul. The remedy is to accept God’s boundaries: This day’s obedience, this day’s trust, this day’s trouble, this day’s grace.
### E. “My God shall supply all your need…”
Here the lyrics shift from Jesus’ teaching to Paul’s affirmation:
> “My God shall supply all your need
> according to His riches in glory
> by Christ Jesus.”
Notice carefully:
1. “My God…”
This is covenant language. Paul is not speaking of a distant deity, but of the God he knows, serves, and has proven in suffering, persecution, and ministry.
2. “Shall supply…”
This is a promise, not a wish. The verb “shall supply” (Greek: *plēroō*) means to fill to the full, to bring to completion.
3. “All your need…”
Not all your greed, not all your fantasies, but all your genuine needs as defined by God’s wisdom. That may include material, emotional, spiritual, relational needs.
4. “According to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
God’s supply is not limited by earthly economics. It is “according to His riches in glory.” The channel is always the same: by Christ Jesus. Every provision we receive is on the basis of Christ’s finished work, not our merits.
Link this to Matthew 6:33:
The combination of these two scriptures in the lyrics is powerful and intentional. It frames the Christian life as:
### F. “Seek His kingdom and righteousness first—He will provide what you need.”
The lyrics bring Jesus’ words and Paul’s promise together:
There is no contradiction. Jesus speaks primarily to the heart’s priorities. Paul speaks to God’s faithfulness to those who have aligned with His purposes.
Spiritual realities behind this:
1. God’s Nature as Father
“Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things” (Matthew 6:32). A true Father is committed to the welfare of His children. To live in chronic anxiety about our needs is, at root, to doubt the Fatherhood of God.
2. Spiritual Warfare Over Trust
Satan’s primary weapon is lies. He whispered to Eve that God was withholding something good (Genesis 3:1–5). He whispers today that God will not provide, that we must take matters into our own hands, compromise, scheme, and worry. The shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16) is raised when we believe what God has said about His provision.
3. The Condition of the Human Heart
The human heart naturally seeks its own security in visible things—money, reputation, possessions. The kingdom demand confronts this: “Seek first His rule, His way, His righteousness.” This exposes idols. It is not about adding a spiritual layer to a self-centered life. It is about replacing self-rule with God’s rule.
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We must move from theory to practice. The promises are sure, but they are bound to conditions. Let me outline four clear steps.
### 1) First, We Must Renounce Anxiety as Disobedience
We often treat worry as a weakness. Jesus treats it as disobedience.
Three times He says, “Do not worry.” We must call worry what God calls it: unbelief. That does not condemn us; it clarifies our need of repentance and faith.
A practical step:
Confess to God where you have been worrying about food, money, tomorrow, your job, your family. Say plainly, “Lord, I have sinned by worrying. I have doubted Your care. I renounce this worry. I choose to trust You.”
Then begin to replace anxious thoughts with Scripture—especially Matthew 6:25–34 and Philippians 4:6–7, 19.
### 2) Second, We Must Establish God’s Kingdom as Our Real First Priority
This requires specific, practical decisions. Ask yourself:
“Seek first” must touch:
Kingdom first is not a feeling; it is a set of choices.
### 3) Third, We Must Align with God’s Righteousness
Righteousness begins with faith in Christ’s finished work. We are made righteous by faith (Romans 3:21–26). But that righteousness must work itself out in life.
Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart:
To seek “His righteousness” means that whenever the Word of God and the Holy Spirit expose an area of unrighteousness, we respond promptly:
You cannot expect the full blessing of Matthew 6:33 while clinging to known, unrepented unrighteousness.
### 4) Fourth, We Must Actively Trust God’s Promise of Provision
Faith is not passive. It speaks, thanks, and acts.
Faith does not deny the reality of needs. It acknowledges them, but chooses to rely on the higher reality of God’s promises.
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### Proclamation
Speak this aloud, slowly and deliberately, as an act of faith:
“I choose to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. I renounce worry and anxiety about my life, about what I will eat, what I will drink, and what I will wear. My heavenly Father knows that I need all these things. As I put His rule and His righteousness first, all these things are being added to me. I refuse to be anxious about tomorrow. Each day I receive God’s grace for that day’s trouble. My God is supplying all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. His provision is not limited by human resources or circumstances. I place my time, my money, my plans, and my relationships under the government of God’s kingdom. Jesus is my Lord. The Holy Spirit leads me into righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. I am not ruled by mammon. I am ruled by the King. Amen.”
### Prayer
“Lord Jesus Christ, I acknowledge You today as King of kings and Lord of lords. I confess that too often I have sought my own security before Your kingdom. I have worried about tomorrow instead of trusting Your Father’s heart. I ask You to forgive me for every form of unbelief, anxiety, and self-rule.
Holy Father, I choose now to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. Bring every area of my life under Your government—my thoughts, my words, my finances, my relationships, my future. Expose and remove every form of unrighteousness in me. Cleanse me by the blood of Jesus.
Holy Spirit, write these words deep in my heart: ‘Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness… My God shall supply all your need.’ Teach me to walk this out, day by day. Strengthen me to obey when it is costly. Guard my heart and mind with Your peace.
I thank You that as I align with Your kingdom, You are faithful to add all that I need. I receive Your provision today—according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. I rest in Your care, I trust in Your promise, and I submit to Your rule. In the name of Jesus. Amen.”
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