MAKE GOD'S WILL YOUR GREATEST DREAM

MAKE GOD'S WILL YOUR GREATEST DREAM

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:33

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

The ultimate dream is not simply to become successful, influential or accomplished. It is to fulfil God's purpose and seek His Kingdom first.

The Tests

The Test of Prioritizing the Kingdom. The very first test you will face when you seek to make God's will your greatest dream is the test of prioritizing the Kingdom, because the world will constantly pull you toward other priorities, toward success, comfort, security, and recognition. The test of prioritizing the Kingdom asks whether you can place God's purposes above your own ambitions, whether you can seek His righteousness before your own comfort, and whether you can trust that when you put His Kingdom first, everything else will fall into place. You will be tempted to seek the Kingdom as one item on a long list of priorities, to add it to your existing pursuits rather than making it the foundation of everything you do. But the Kingdom is not meant to be added to your life; it is meant to be the center of your life, and everything else must orbit around it.

The Test of Trusting God's Addition. Alongside prioritizing the Kingdom comes the test of trusting God's addition, because the promise that "all these things will be added to you" requires faith that God will provide what you need when you seek His will first. The test of trusting God's addition asks whether you can release your anxiety about provision, whether you can trust that God knows what you need, and whether you can seek His Kingdom without the constant worry about whether your needs will be met. You will be tempted to focus on your needs, to strive for security, and to trust in your own efforts rather than God's provision, but trusting God's addition is the evidence that you truly seek His Kingdom first.

The Test of Redefining Success. The third test is the test of redefining success, because the world defines success in terms of achievement, status, and accumulation, but the Kingdom defines success in terms of obedience, faithfulness, and love. The test of redefining success asks whether you can measure your life by God's standards rather than the world's, whether you can find fulfillment in fulfilling His purpose rather than in achieving your own goals. You will be tempted to measure your life by the world's metrics, to compare yourself to others, and to feel inadequate when you do not meet the world's standards, but Kingdom success is measured by faithfulness, not by fame.

The Test of Surrendering Your Dreams to His Will. Perhaps the most profound test is the test of surrendering your dreams to His will, because making God's will your greatest dream means being willing to let go of your own dreams if they do not align with His purposes. The test of surrendering your dreams asks whether you can say, "Not my will, but Yours be done," whether you can release your vision and embrace His, whether you can trust that His will is better than your dreams. You will be tempted to hold onto your dreams, to try to merge them with God's will, or to interpret God's will in a way that fits your preferences, but true surrender means releasing your dreams to Him and making His will your greatest desire.

The Principle

The Kingdom Is the Priority. The foundational principle at work in Matthew 6:33 is that the Kingdom is the priority, not one priority among many, but the first and primary pursuit of your life. Seeking the Kingdom first means that your relationship with God, your obedience to His Word, and your participation in His purposes are the foundation upon which everything else is built. The Kingdom is not an addition to your life; it is the center of your life, and when it is in its proper place, everything else finds its proper place.

Righteousness Precedes Provision. The principle also teaches that righteousness precedes provision, because Jesus commands you to seek God's righteousness before you seek your daily needs, and He promises that when you seek the Kingdom, your needs will be added. The priority is spiritual before material, eternal before temporal, and relational before functional. When you seek righteousness, you position yourself to receive provision, because the God who commands you to seek His Kingdom is the same God who knows what you need.

Seeking God's Will Is Not a Burden but a Joy. The principle further reveals that seeking God's will is not a burden but a joy, because when you seek His Kingdom, you are pursuing the very purpose for which you were created, and there is no greater fulfillment than fulfilling your created purpose. The Kingdom is not a duty to be performed but a life to be lived, and seeking it is the path to true joy, peace, and fulfillment.

Everything Else Follows. The principle culminates in the truth that everything else follows when you seek the Kingdom, because God is faithful to add what you need when you prioritize His purposes. The addition is not a reward for your seeking but a provision for your journey, and it is the evidence that God is with you and that He cares for you. When you make God's will your greatest dream, you do not lose your dreams; you find them fulfilled in a way that exceeds your expectations.

What Does It Mean?

Seek First. The command to "seek first" is a call to priority, to put the Kingdom before everything else, not as a matter of sequence but of significance. Seeking first means that the Kingdom is the lens through which you view everything else, the foundation upon which you build everything else, and the goal toward which you direct everything else. The first is not just first in order but first in importance.

The Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is the reign of God, His sovereign rule over all things, and seeking His Kingdom means aligning yourself with His purposes, submitting to His authority, and participating in His redemptive work. The Kingdom is not just a future reality; it is a present reality, and seeking it means living under God's rule in every area of your life.

His Righteousness. The pursuit of His righteousness means seeking to live in a way that reflects His character, to obey His commands, and to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Righteousness is not just about moral behavior; it is about relationship with God, and it is the evidence that you are truly seeking His Kingdom.

All These Things Will Be Added. The promise that "all these things will be added" is a guarantee of provision, not a guarantee of luxury, because God promises to meet your needs, not necessarily your wants. The addition is the evidence that God is faithful, and it is the provision you need to continue seeking His Kingdom.

The Twist

Seeking God's Will Is Not the Loss of Your Dream but Its Fulfillment. The twist in this teaching is that seeking God's will is not the loss of your dream but its fulfillment, because your truest dream is not the one you have imagined but the one God has designed for you, and when you seek His will, you find the dream that fits you perfectly. Your own dreams may be too small, too temporary, or too self-centered, but God's will is the dream that aligns with your deepest identity and eternal purpose.

The Kingdom Dream Is Bigger Than Personal Success. Another twist is that the Kingdom dream is bigger than personal success, because it involves God's purposes for the world, and your part in that purpose is more significant than any personal achievement you could attain. The Kingdom dream connects you to something eternal, something that outlasts your life, and something that has impact far beyond your own accomplishments.

When You Seek the Kingdom, You Find Your True Self. The twist also reveals that when you seek the Kingdom, you find your true self, because you were created for God's purposes, and you are most fully yourself when you are fulfilling the purpose for which you were made. Seeking the Kingdom is not losing yourself; it is finding yourself.

The Addition Is Greater Than the Pursuit. Perhaps the most surprising twist is that the addition is greater than the pursuit, because when you seek the Kingdom, you receive not just your needs but also the joy, peace, and fulfillment that come from being in the center of God's will. The addition is not just material provision; it is spiritual abundance.

What Can I Learn?

I Learn That the Kingdom Is My Priority. From Matthew 6:33, you can learn that the Kingdom must be your priority, and everything else must be secondary to seeking God's purposes. The Kingdom is not an addition to your life; it is the center of your life.

I Learn That God Will Provide What I Need. You can learn that God will provide what you need when you seek His Kingdom, and you can release your anxiety about provision and trust in His faithfulness.

I Learn That Success Is Defined by Faithfulness. You can learn that success is defined by faithfulness, not by fame, and your fulfillment comes from fulfilling God's purpose, not from achieving the world's standards.

I Learn That Making God's Will My Dream Is True Fulfillment. You can learn that making God's will your greatest dream is the path to true fulfillment, because you were created for His purposes, and you are most fulfilled when you are fulfilling them.

How Can I Apply It?

Examine Your Priorities. Applying this truth begins with examining your priorities, by honestly evaluating what you are seeking first in your life, and asking whether the Kingdom is truly your primary pursuit. You can ask, "What am I seeking first? What do my time, energy, and resources reveal about my true priorities?"

Seek God's Will Through Prayer and His Word. You can seek God's will through prayer and His Word, by making it a daily practice to ask, "Lord, what do You want for me today?" and by studying Scripture to understand His purposes. You can say, "Lord, I seek Your will, and I ask You to show me what You want me to pursue."

Trust God for Your Needs. You can trust God for your needs, by releasing your anxiety about provision and believing that He will add what you need when you seek His Kingdom. You can say, "Lord, I trust You to provide what I need, and I will not let worry distract me from seeking You."

Redefine Success by Kingdom Standards. Finally, you can redefine success by Kingdom standards, by measuring your life not by worldly achievement but by faithfulness, love, and obedience to God's will. You can say, "Lord, I want to be successful in Your eyes, not in the eyes of the world."

Clear Conclusion

The clearest conclusion from Matthew 6:33 is that the ultimate dream is not simply to become successful, influential, or accomplished; it is to fulfil God's purpose and seek His Kingdom first. Making God's will your greatest dream is not the loss of your dreams but their fulfillment, because you were created for His purposes, and you are most fulfilled when you are fulfilling them. When you seek the Kingdom first, you find your true self, and everything you need is added to you. Do not settle for smaller dreams; pursue the Kingdom dream, and trust that God's will is the greatest dream you could ever have.

Final Reflections

Sit quietly with this truth: you were made for more than personal success; you were made for Kingdom purpose. Your dreams are too small if they are only about you; they are too temporary if they are only about this life. Make God's will your greatest dream, and you will find a purpose that outlasts your life, a fulfillment that surpasses your achievements, and a joy that endures through every season. Seek the Kingdom, and everything else will be added. Make His will your dream, and you will find your truest self.

Prayer

Father in heaven, I confess that I have often sought my own dreams before Your Kingdom, and I have measured success by the world's standards rather than Yours. Forgive me for my misplaced priorities, and help me to seek Your Kingdom first. I surrender my dreams to You, and I ask You to align them with Your will. I choose to make Your purposes my greatest pursuit, and I trust that when I seek You, everything I need will be added. Redefine success in my life, and help me to find fulfillment in fulfilling Your will. I declare that Your Kingdom is my priority, Your righteousness is my pursuit, and Your will is my greatest dream. In the name of Jesus, who came to do the will of the Father, I pray, Amen.

Concluding Scripture Texts

Seek First the Kingdom. Stand upon the command and promise of Matthew 6:33 itself, which declares, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Seek the Kingdom, and provision will follow.

Delight Yourself in the Lord. Anchor yourself in the promise of Psalm 37:4, which says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." When you delight in Him, your desires align with His will, and He gives you the desires He has placed in your heart.

For I Know the Plans I Have for You. Let the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 encourage you, for it declares, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." God has a plan for you, and His plan is good. Trust His plan over your own.

I Have Come to Do Your Will. Finally, let the words of Jesus in Hebrews 10:7 seal this meditation, for He says, "Behold, I have come to do your will, O God." Jesus made the Father's will His greatest dream, and He invites you to do the same. Make His will your dream, and you will find your truest purpose.