Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. (NLT version)
I was thinking and praying about this verse today. And as I pondered it, my first question was, “What exactly is the kingdom of God”?
Let’s think about that. (Please feel free to add your ideas to the comments section below).
The Kingdom of God is a place where God rules; a place where He is King and His will is always done. This was the case before sin came into the world in the Garden of Eden.
What was life like in the Garden before Satan tempted Adam and Eve to sin?
It was a place where all of Adam and Eve’s needs were met. They lived in a beautiful garden home where everything was perfect. They lacked nothing. And perhaps, best of all, they walked and fellowshipped with God, their Creator and Father, everyday. It was a place of perfect peace. Can you imagine them never having an argument, never saying a harsh word to one another, never having a negative thought, never being depressed or bored, never having fear of any kind. There was no sickness. Nope, everything came up roses for them everyday. It was pure bliss!
Well, of course, we know that we do not live in that world today. Sin changed everything. However, our Father God, has been trying to get us back to that place ever since. (Not to the physical place of the Garden of Eden, but back to that place of perfect peace, love, and harmony.)
The Kingdom of God is Heaven, but it can also be a place in our hearts where His will is done and He reigns as King.
In the Garden, Adam and Eve had perfect fellowship with God. Once sin came in, they were removed from the Garden that had sustained their every physical need. But, the worst result of their sin was that God no longer walked with them.
Seeking the Kingdom means seeking that blessed relationship once more. And when we seek this relationship with Him first and most passionately, all these other things: physical needs, emotional stability, harmony in relationships, etc. are all met in Jesus. We must strive to regain what was lost in the garden – that intimate walk with Him.
Life on earth will never be perfect like it was before the Fall because of sin. But if we will choose to seek Him at all times, in all things and in all our ways, we can experience the joys of the Kingdom every day of our journey on earth. It doesn’t mean that we will have a perfect life, but it does mean that we can have and enjoy His fellowship, love and peace no matter what challenges we may face.
I enjoyed this article. Considering all the hardship and sickness going on right now, it’s a good reminder to seek after God and have fellowship with him which will bring peace in these hard times.
Thank you. That means a lot to me. So glad you liked it.