The Meaning of Seek First
to seek: VERB (seek meaning)
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attempt to find (something):“they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds”synonyms: search for · try to find · look for · be on the lookout for · be after · hunt for · be in quest of
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attempt or desire to obtain or achieve (something):“her parents had never sought to interfere with her freedom”synonyms: try to obtain · work toward · be intent on · aim at/for
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ask for (something) from someone:
(seek someone/something out) search for and find someone or something:
- archaic go to (a place):
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Now the question becomes what exactly is the meaning of seek first the kingdom of Jesus Christ.
Does doing general Christian things qualify as seeking first?
What about attending church meetings and listening to sermons? How about reading the bible? Or what about praying? I think the answer is that they can qualify as seeking his kingdom but they don’t necessarily qualify. We know if we are seeking the kingdom of Jesus, sooner or later it becomes evident to us deep within. Here is a great article about why reading bible and praying is sometimes inadequate.
So if we read this passage in context he was talking about the gentiles who eagerly seek after food and clothing. So he was talking about the principle of provision. Jesus is essentially saying if you will seek the kingdom of God there is all the provision you will ever need. Failure to seek his kingdom should be expected to result in lack of provision.
Satan’s Counterfeit System of Provision
Satan has a counterfeit kingdom which has its own system of provision and seeking. This system is deeply flawed and results in extreme wealth and extreme poverty. Satan’s systems enslave us and require us to constantly and eagerly seek daily provision itself, as Jesus mentioned.
In Satan’s kingdom of provision greed and theft is rewarded. Honesty and generosity are rare and typically have ulterior motives. The love of money rules supreme and the vast majority become poor while the tiny minority become extremely wealthy.
Jesus’s kingdom and system of provision runs counter to Satan’s. Jesus’ kingdom and system of provision is founded on love and has as its source God himself the true source of all things.
The days of Satan’s kingdom and system are numbered, while Jesus and his kingdom are the future of all things.
So don’t worry just seek Jesus himself and his kingdom. If you have question about the meaning of “seek first” Jesus Christ then don’t worry. Just refocus and center your effort on knowing Jesus Christ, pursuing him and making him known. When in doubt refocus on him personally and you cannot go wrong.
for more on this topic try this article (Everyone is Seeking Him)
What is the meaning of seek first to you? please leave a comment.
