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Seek First God’s Kingdom: A Personal Encounter

When God speaks through ordinary moments, extraordinary understanding follows.

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🧹 A Word in the Middle of Cleaning

I was just cleaning the house one ordinary day when a sudden phrase entered my mind:

"Seek first God’s kingdom."

I paused. What was that? I continued tidying up, but then I heard it again.

"Seek first God’s kingdom."

This time, I stopped. “Was that You, Lord? Are You talking to me?”
The phrase echoed in my spirit. I recognized it — it’s from the Bible.

I reached for my Bible and began flipping through the New Testament. Sure enough, I found the verse in Matthew 6:33:

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

I continued reading, and the next verse struck me even more deeply:

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34)

That one hit close to home.

🤔 A Conversation with God

I began reasoning with God:

“Why are You telling me this? I already found You and Your kingdom. What more do You want me to do?”

And then I heard:

“Did you really find My kingdom?”

“I believe so, Lord.”

“Do you know everything about My kingdom? Do you really know Me?”

I couldn’t answer. Not truthfully.

Then God reminded me of something — the time I was preparing to move to Norway.

✈️ The Norway Journey: A Picture of Seeking

Back then, I knew nothing about Norway — until my sister married a Norwegian and invited me to become her au pair. I needed a job badly, and it felt like a door from heaven. But I had to prepare a lot before moving:

• Apply for a visa

• Submit paperwork

• Ask questions:

  • How do I get there?

  • What should I prepare?

  • What language do they speak?

  • What’s the culture like?

  • Will they welcome foreigners?

Once in Norway, I had to learn the language, culture, laws, and how to integrate. Even today, I’m still learning. I’ve seen parts of the country, but not all. There’s still so much I don’t know.

Then God said:

“It’s the same with My kingdom.”

👑 Seeking God’s Kingdom Is a Lifelong Journey

Suddenly, everything became clear. Just like I had to prepare and adjust to a new country, I also need to continually seek and grow in understanding God’s kingdom.

Here’s what He impressed on my heart:

• 📖 Learn and understand more of His Word — the Bible

• 🌿 Learn His ways

• 🔥 Discover His will

• ⚖️ Know His laws and how His kingdom functions

• 👁 Understand how He works in your life and the lives of others

• 🌍 Be aware of His creation

• ❤️ Learn to know Him personally — as Father, Savior, Friend, Provider, Healer…

“My kingdom is vast,” He said.
“There’s so much more to learn. And you are part of it.”

The more I seek Him, the more I understand Him. And that leads to peace — peace that goes beyond understanding. A peace that frees me from the fear of tomorrow because I know He’s already there.

💛 God’s Love in the Command

In that moment, I realized:

God truly loves me.

He wants me to seek His kingdom not for His benefit — but for mine. His kingdom brings peace, perspective, and purpose.

And this invitation is not just for me. It’s for you. It’s for everyone.

Because God's love covers all. 💛

• 📝 Reflect and Respond: Bible Study Questions

1. What does “seeking first the kingdom of God” mean to you personally?

2. Are there areas in your life where you’ve stopped seeking?

3. How can you grow in understanding God’s Word, His ways, and His will this week?

4. What practical steps can you take to seek God more intentionally?