“When you seek the Kingdom first, everything else finds its place.”
This past Sunday, we explored a foundational principle of the Christian life in a message titled “Kingdom Seekers.” In a world filled with distractions, ambitions, and constant noise, Jesus’ call to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33) remains both radically simple and deeply challenging.
This message isn’t just about priority—it’s about pursuit. It’s not a call to sprinkle God into our plans, but to align our entire lives around His will, His reign, and His purpose.
1. The King and His Kingdom
We began by recognizing that the Kingdom of God is not just a distant future reality—it is a present and active reign of Jesus in the hearts and lives of His people.
Jesus preached in Matthew 4:17, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” In other words, the Kingdom is now, and it’s accessible to those who will turn from their way and embrace God’s way.
Seeking the Kingdom means we:
Submit to Jesus as King
Prioritize His righteousness over self-righteousness
Pursue His agenda over our own ambitions
2. The Reward of the Seeker
In Matthew 6:33, Jesus promises:
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
What “things”?
Everything we worry about—provision, protection, peace, purpose. Jesus is saying:
“If you make My Kingdom your priority, I will take care of everything else.”
This is not prosperity preaching. It’s Kingdom principle.
When we seek the King, we don’t chase after things—blessings begin to chase us.
Psalm 34:10 echoes this truth:
“Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.”
3. Seeking Requires Surrender
To be a Kingdom seeker, you must lay down your kingdom.
Too often, we want God to bless our plans rather than surrender to His. But Jesus taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.”
That’s not a poetic phrase. It’s a radical act of surrender.
True Kingdom seekers:
Give up control
Embrace obedience
Let go of what’s comfortable to pursue what’s eternal
Luke 12:31 puts it plainly:
“But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.”
It’s the same message from a different Gospel—because it’s a principle God wants written on our hearts.
4. The Kingdom Is Not in Words Alone
In 1 Corinthians 4:20, Paul reminds us:
“For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.”
Kingdom seekers don’t just talk differently—they live differently.
They walk in:
Boldness, because they know who their King is
Peace, because their hope isn’t in this world
Purpose, because they’re living for something greater than themselves
Kingdom seekers are revival carriers, culture changers, and Spirit-filled sons and daughters who reflect the King they serve.
5. Are You Seeking or Settling?
We ended the message with a heart check:
Are we truly seeking the Kingdom, or just trying to fit God into our schedules?
Seeking requires pursuit. It demands hunger. It involves pressing in when it's easier to pull back.
Jeremiah 29:13 says,
“You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Half-hearted Christianity won’t release Kingdom power.
Casual faith won’t produce eternal fruit.
If we want more of God, we must become Kingdom Seekers—those who chase His presence, live by His Word, and trust His rule.
Closing Thoughts: Make the Kingdom Your First Pursuit
This week, let’s be intentional.
Before we seek success, comfort, approval, or even answers—let’s seek the King.
Start your day in prayer and worship.
Search the Scriptures for His truth.
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas where you’ve prioritized lesser things.
You were created for the Kingdom.
Let’s stop settling for crumbs when God is offering a feast.
Let’s be a people who seek first the Kingdom—and watch how everything else falls into place.
With Kingdom vision,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"
