Biblical Answer

What does it mean to 'seek the kingdom of God,' and how do I practically apply this in my daily life?

#### Understanding the Kingdom of God

The kingdom of God is an activity of God, His dynamic presence, powerful sovereignty becoming visible in history, and transforming intervention in human lives. It is a new social order where eternal life is a participant in its culmination. The kingdom of God is not a location or a group of people, but rather God's authority and dominion. It has both present and future dimensions. Jesus calls on people to repent and renounce their old securities with corrupt riches and nationalistic pride. Entrance into the kingdom of God is possible only when God himself transports people into it, and it is dependent on His mercy, not human effort.

#### Seeking the Kingdom of God

To seek the kingdom of God means to trust and seek our heavenly Father, who has our best interests in mind. It is to live the life of the kingdom of God, where our attitude to God and His perspective on human behavior are sound. Seeking the kingdom of God involves being passionately following Jesus and having a front-row seat to what the Savior meant when He said, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." It is to seek God's authority and dominion in our lives, to live according to His will, and to trust in His mercy and grace.

#### Practical Application

Practically applying this in our daily life means recognizing that God's purpose in getting us into His kingdom is that we may realize all that identification with Jesus Christ means. It means living a life that reflects the values and teachings of Jesus, being right with God, and trusting in His mercy and grace. It involves recognizing that we are not capable of earning God's favor through our own efforts, but rather through His mercy and love. It means living a life of repentance, renouncing our old securities with corrupt riches and nationalistic pride, and seeking God's authority and dominion in our lives. By doing so, we can experience the transforming intervention of God in our lives and participate in the new social order of the kingdom of God.