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How to Seek the Kingdom of God

· Jerwin Arnado

Preached at the Victorias worship service, June 22, 2025.

What Is the Kingdom of God?

A spiritual realm where Christ reigns — not a location, but the rule, presence, and blessings of God in and through His people.

How to Seek the Kingdom of God

  1. Repentance — Turn from sin and align your heart with God’s will. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
  2. Study God’s Word — Regularly read and meditate on Scripture to know the King and His ways. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
  3. Examine your heart — Identify distractions, idols, and personal ambitions that compete with God. “Search me, O God, and know my heart… and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23–24)
  4. Child-like faith — Trust God fully, with humility and simplicity. “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3)
  5. Prayer — Seek God’s presence daily, both in speaking and listening. “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  6. Worship — Make worship a lifestyle, not just a Sunday routine. “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24)
  7. Obedience — Follow God’s commands, even when it’s difficult or unpopular. “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
  8. Serve others — Advance God’s Kingdom by loving and helping people selflessly. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” (Matthew 25:40)
  9. Live righteously — Reflect Christ in your conduct, integrity, and relationships. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” (Matthew 6:33)
  10. Fellowship with believers — Grow in community through encouragement, accountability, and shared mission. “And let us not neglect our meeting together… but encourage one another.” (Hebrews 10:25)
  11. Share the Gospel — Proclaim the good news to others, bringing them into God’s Kingdom. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)
  12. Surrender daily — Submit your plans, goals, and decisions to God’s authority. “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)

The Blessings of Seeking God’s Kingdom

What does Scripture promise to those who seek His reign first?

  • A worry-free life — “Do not worry… your heavenly Father knows what you need.” (Matthew 6:31–33)
  • Peace — “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You.” (Isaiah 26:3)
  • Rest — “Come to Me… and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28–29)
  • Joy — “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” (Psalm 16:11)
  • Answered prayer — “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7)
  • Strength — “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…” (Isaiah 40:31)
  • Deliverance from fear — “I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4)
  • Protection — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…” (Isaiah 54:17)
  • Contentment — “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6)
  • Life to the full — “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
  • Lacking no good thing — “Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” (Psalm 34:10)
  • Wisdom and discernment — “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” (Proverbs 9:10)
  • Greater faith — “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
  • God’s favor — “For You bless the righteous, O Lord; You cover him with favor as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12)
  • Kingdom purpose — “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” (Ephesians 2:10)
  • Transformation — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Romans 12:2)
  • Fruit of the Spirit — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” (Galatians 5:22–23)
  • Divine guidance — “Trust in the Lord… and He will direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)
  • Eternal reward — “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” (Matthew 6:20)

Conclusion

Seeking the Kingdom of God involves repentance, Bible study, heart-checking, childlike faith, and prayer. This intentional pursuit leads not only to spiritual transformation — peace, joy, strength, discernment — but also to practical blessings like answered prayer, contentment, and protection.