_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_
_Friday, August 28th 2026_
*LIVE FOR THE KINGDOM*
_But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you_ *(Matthew 6:33)*
In life, what you live for determines how you live. The Lord Jesus made it clear that your focus isn’t to be on the material things of this world but on the Kingdom. He said in Luke 12:15, *“…Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”*
Many worry about material possessions, but you don’t get better by worrying. No one ever did. The Master made this clear when He asked in Luke 12:25, *“...which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?”* Worry, rather than improve your condition, distracts you from your true calling. That’s why He said don’t be anxious about your life, what you’ll eat, what you’ll drink, or what you’ll wear. You’ve been called to a higher purpose.
Your heavenly Father already made everything you require for life and godliness available to you: *“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ”* (Ephesians 1:3). 2 Peter 1:3 says, *“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness…”* 1 Corinthians 3:21 says, *“…all things are yours.”*
Consequently, He tells you what your priority in life should be: seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. That means everywhere you are, be conscious of the Kingdom. In your family, among your friends, in your workplace, in your school, your concern should be: Is the Kingdom of God established here? If it isn’t, you bring it there.
Make Christ known, and see to it that men receive and are established in His righteousness. Manifest His righteousness everywhere. This involves seeking what God wants, not what men want. Even when resolving issues amongst people, you don’t look for who’s right or wrong; you establish the righteousness of God.
Many struggle and are frustrated in life because they’re seeking their own way, their own satisfaction. But true satisfaction comes from seeking God’s Kingdom and expressing His righteousness. That’s living for the Kingdom.
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, thank you for teaching me to live above worry and anxiety. My heart is set on your Kingdom, and I manifest your righteousness everywhere. I refuse to be driven by the cares of this world, for I know you’ve already blessed me and granted me all that I require for life and godliness. Therefore, I walk in peace, purpose, joy and fulfilment, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Matthew 6:31-33* Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? *32* (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. *33* But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
*Luke 12:22-31* And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. *23* The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. *24* Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?*25* And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? *26* If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? *27* Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. *28* If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? *29* And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. *30* For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. *31* But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 Corinthians 12 & Psalms 146-150
*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Colossians 4:1-9 & Jeremiah 14
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