Seek Ye First – Maranatha! Music

Actually, I am told that I also have to seek God’s righteousness too. The kind of righteousness that characterizes the kingdom of God.

That could simply be finding out what God is doing where I am and identifying myself with it.

Compare that with our church communities most common view of what the making of a disciple is. I copied this directly from a church website, it does not matter which one for they are very similar.

Our goal, as disciples of Christ, should be the never-ending pursuit of conforming to the image of the Son. We do this by studying the Word of God, but most importantly
submitting to its authority and applying it to our lives each day.

You can do this by:
• Individual Bible study, daily.
• Attending one of our Sunday morning Bible classes.
• Worshiping and praising God each Sunday as the Body meets together corporately.
• Listening to our Pastor preach God’s Word each week.
• Attending our Wednesday night Prayer Meeting and Bible study.
• Participating in one of our more in-depth, special topic seminars
• Joining in our other adult small groups where close fellowship, accountability, encouragement, and support are cultivated.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33  ESV

Discipleship is a kingdom issue. It is a time and place where I submit myself to the rule of God in every area of my life. It is the pursuit and prioritization of the kingdom that is my chief concern.

The idea that it plays a role of being “first” in my life is important. Every day I make a decision to diminish the value of that word is the diminishing of the experience of God in my life. I believe the rule, authority and provisions of heaven can only be fully experienced as God’s kingdom standards are prioritized by me.

The difference than is just as simple – a disciple seeks God first or gives priority to God first. I do not seek my the benefit of my own welfare and God with the same or should I say, equal intensity.

When I do not, I find that I am relying on my own frantic efforts. That usually means I am expanding my energy fretting over material matter. There is a certain safety in knowing that God looks after me when I pursue Him.

Clement of Alexandria made this comment – “Ask for the great things, and God will add unto you the little things.”

I am called to seek, earnestly covet, put my whole heart into gaining the kingdom of God. I want His righteousness, to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to exhibit the fruits of this righteousness, and to become rich in good works. If I do this, I believe that this pursuit will stifle the care and worry of this life.