5-Day Devotional - Day Five

Two Kingdoms: Light & Darkness—Part One Pastor Paul Stieb Day 5: Seeking First His Kingdom Devotional In a world full of competing priorities, it's easy to get distracted. Our attention gets pulled in countless directions—career advancement, financial security, relationship concerns, and health matters. While these things aren't inherently wrong, they can quickly become our primary focus. Jesus offered a revolutionary approach to life's priorities: "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." This isn't just good advice; it's the key to living victoriously as believers. When we prioritize God's Kingdom, everything else falls into proper perspective. We begin to see our realtionships, finances, and health through the lens of His purposes rather than our own desires. Seeking His kingdom first means asking different questions—not just "What do I want?" but "What does God want?" Not just "What's best for me?" but "What advances God's purposes?" As we align our priorities with God's, something remarkable happens. The things we've been striving for—peace, provision, purpose—begin to flow naturally into our lives. Not because we've earned them, but because we're living in harmony with God's design. Reset your priorities. Make God's kingdom your first pursuit, and watch how everything else finds its proper place. Bible Verse "But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." – Matthew 6:33 Reflection Question In what specific area of your life do you need to shift from seeking your own desires to seeking God's Kingdom purposes? Quote "My house shall serve the Lord. False idols where spirits can be attached must be cut off." Prayer Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I've put other priorities before Your Kingdom. Help me seek You first in everything. Align my heart with Your purposes and teach me to see life through the lens of Your Kingdom. I trust that, as I put You first, everything will fall into place. In Jesus's name, amen.