From the very beginning of his ministry on earth, Jesus preached (Matt 4: 17) "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." After Jesus conquered death, sin, the grave, our weak nature and our fierce enemy, Jesus was given all authority in heaven and on earth, both as our cosmic King and as the Head of the Church. And he remains with us, always.
The command of King Jesus is that we should (Matt 6:33) “first seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness” and all the things that we worry about and need, will be given to us in his grace, under his authority and through his power.
Seeking, proclaiming - and submitting to - the Kingship of Jesus refer, amongst other things, to:
A change in one’s allegiance. If Christ is the King, he deserves our honour, loyalty, and obedience. We submit to his authority and power.
A change in one’s expectations. Jesus made extraordinary promises with regard to his kingdom. The kingdom may not yet be fulfilled completely, but it has been established and will last forever.
A change in one’s values. The values of Christ’s kingdom reflect what matters to the King.
A change in one’s priorities. Jesus challenged his followers to bring the values of his kingdom into their day-to-day lives. “Seeking first the kingdom” puts Christ’s perspective on all one’s works and its outcomes.
A change in one’s lifelong mission. Jesus affects the outlook of a person’s life. He gives us purpose and a mission, promoting kingdom values in every aspect of life, extending his message to the ends of the earth, providing to all the opportunity to give their allegiance to Jesus as their Saviour and King.
Be blessed when you, as the highest priority in your life, seek the Kingdom of God, submitting to King Jesus, and when everything you need is given to you by our gracious Sovereign, our eternal Saviour.
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