The Search!

The Search!

But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. MATTHEW 6:33 AMP

The main thrust of today's extract is on the word: Seek. It is a deliberate action; it is something you do with your mind fully conscious and awake. There is a target you aim for; there is something that has to be a reward or outcome for all of your efforts. It is the first and essential requirement for walking with and working for God.

It is not an aimless exercise. God never calls a man to seek Him in vain. If He asks me to go looking for Him, it is because amazing things will result from that search. The search has to be about God; not power, position or possession. And when you seek God out, you have to define terms. The nature of God- where He replicates Himself in me and manifests Himself to the world through me - that is the focus.

God's kingdom is the desire; his authority, power and might being made manifest to the world. If I seek peace around me, I have got to let peace reign in me. His righteousness: his nature, redemption and provision are abundantly available. When all of these are your focus, you do not have time for frivolity. The things of this world do not hold your heart. It is then that the other part of today's extract makes sense. All the other things the world seeks after become free gifts by God to you. You can't chase both extremes at the same time.

God's promise to bless all who seek Him stands till today. Right from the Garden of Eden, God has been seeking men who will hold on to Him alone, and who will be the first recipients of the amazing blessings He has prepared. Can He count on you? His time of favour is here.