Finding The Kingdom Of God Part 1: Essential Teachings By Dr. Myles Munroe

Devotional

Day 1: The Secrets of the Kingdom Are Given to the Seeker

God does not hide the secrets of His kingdom from those who earnestly desire to know them; instead, He reveals more and more to those who pursue, ask, and hunger for understanding. The knowledge of the kingdom is not for the casual listener or the indifferent heart, but for those who are willing to seek, study, and explore its depths. If you desire to know, God will open up revelation that even the prophets and righteous men of old longed to see. The more you pursue, the more He will show you, and the abundance of kingdom secrets will transform your life. [04:43]

Matthew 13:10-12 (ESV)
Then the disciples came and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.”

Reflection: What is one practical way you can intentionally seek deeper understanding of God’s kingdom this week—through study, prayer, or conversation—and how will you make space for it in your daily routine?

Day 2: Understanding the Kingdom Is the Devil’s Greatest Fear

The enemy is not concerned with you simply hearing about the kingdom; his greatest fear is that you will truly understand it. When you begin to grasp the message of the kingdom, the devil loses his grip and control over your life. He will do everything to distract, confuse, or discourage you from understanding, because once you get it, your life will never be the same. The devil is not omnipresent, but he shows up wherever the kingdom is being taught, trying to snatch away understanding before it takes root. [20:22]

Matthew 13:18-19 (ESV)
“Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path.”

Reflection: What distractions or doubts tend to arise when you try to focus on God’s kingdom, and how can you actively guard your heart and mind against them today?

Day 3: Seek First the Kingdom—God’s Unchanging Priority

God’s number one priority for your life is clear: seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. This is not a suggestion or a mystery, but a divine command that brings order, focus, and blessing to every area of your life. When you put the kingdom first—above all competing priorities, worries, and pursuits—God promises to add everything else you need. You don’t have to guess or strive for blessing; as you align your life with His priority, He will take care of the rest. [26:46]

Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you have been putting something else before God’s kingdom, and what specific step can you take today to reorder your priorities?

Day 4: Seeking the Kingdom Means Pursuing, Studying, and Exploring

To seek the kingdom is not a passive act; it means to pursue, study, explore, understand, learn, consider, and desire to know. You cannot receive the fullness of the kingdom by casual attendance or surface-level engagement. True seeking involves diligent dedication, a hunger to go deeper, and a willingness to explore every aspect of God’s government, culture, laws, and ways. The more you desire, the more God will reveal, and your life will be marked by transformation and abundance. [29:22]

Proverbs 2:3-6 (ESV)
“Yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

Reflection: What new aspect of God’s kingdom—its culture, laws, or promises—will you intentionally study or explore this week, and how will you go about it?

Day 5: Expect God’s Addition and Blessing When You Seek the Kingdom

When you make seeking God’s kingdom your highest pursuit, you can expect God to add blessings, provision, and breakthroughs to your life—often in ways you never imagined. The days of guessing about your blessing are over; God’s promise is that as you seek His kingdom first, He will take care of your needs, remove your stress, and even surprise you with abundance. This is a year of addition, a season where God will do things quickly and overflow you with His goodness as you align with His priority. [44:40]

Psalm 23:5-6 (ESV)
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Reflection: Where do you need to stop striving and start trusting God to add what you need as you focus on His kingdom, and how can you express that trust in prayer or action today?

Sermon Summary

Understanding how to seek the kingdom is not a matter of guesswork or religious routine—it is the very priority God has set for our lives. Jesus made it clear from the beginning of His ministry: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has arrived.” This was not just a message, but the message, and He spent His ministry revealing its secrets through parables. The disciples themselves struggled to understand, prompting Jesus to explain that the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom is a gift, given to those who truly desire it. This is not information God volunteers lightly; He reveals it to those who pursue, hunger, and ask for it.

The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 illustrates that the message of the kingdom is like seed, and the soil represents the condition of our hearts. Only those who truly seek to understand—who are not content with shallow emotions or distracted by the cares of life—will bear fruit. The enemy is not threatened by religious activity or even by hearing the message; his greatest fear is that we would understand the kingdom. Understanding is the threshold where the enemy loses his grip, and where God’s abundance begins to flow.

Seeking the kingdom is not a passive act. It means to pursue, to study, to explore, to learn, to meditate, and to desire above all else. It is a diligent, lifelong adventure. Nothing in the kingdom becomes yours until you understand it. This is why Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” God’s priority is not hidden; it is clear, and it is for us to make it our own. When we align our lives with this priority, we move from guessing about blessings to living in the certainty of God’s provision and favor. The devil’s attacks are often a sign that we are getting close to breakthrough, but his lies cannot stop what God has promised to those who seek first His kingdom.

Key Takeaways

1. The secrets of the kingdom are revealed only to those who earnestly desire and pursue them. God does not volunteer revelation to the casual or indifferent; He responds to hunger and intentional seeking. This means that spiritual understanding is not automatic, but the result of a heart that longs to know and is willing to ask, seek, and knock. [06:29]
2. The parable of the sower teaches that understanding is the dividing line between fruitfulness and barrenness. The enemy’s primary strategy is to keep us from understanding the message of the kingdom, because once we grasp it, his influence is broken. It is not enough to hear or even to be emotionally moved; true transformation comes only when the message is understood and internalized. [17:53]
3. Seeking the kingdom is an active, multifaceted pursuit: it involves studying, exploring, learning, meditating, and desiring. Each of these aspects requires diligence and intentionality, not just a weekly visit to church or a casual reading of Scripture. The more we pursue, the more God reveals, and the more the kingdom becomes a living reality in our lives. [29:22]
4. Nothing in the kingdom is truly yours until you understand it. Intellectual assent or emotional excitement is not enough; ownership comes through revelation and comprehension. This is why the devil fights so hard to keep us from moving from hearing to understanding—because once we “get it,” the kingdom’s resources and authority become accessible to us. [30:43]
5. God’s promise is that when we seek His kingdom first, everything else we need will be added to us. This is not a vague hope, but a guarantee rooted in divine priority. When we align our lives with God’s order, we move from uncertainty and striving to a place of rest, provision, and supernatural addition—blessings that even the patriarchs longed to see. [44:28]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:27] - The Importance of Knowing How to Seek
[01:12] - Jesus’ One Message: The Kingdom
[02:06] - The Parable of the Sower Explained
[03:22] - The Secrets of the Kingdom Revealed
[05:40] - The Cost of Not Pursuing the Kingdom
[07:45] - Blessed to Receive Kingdom Revelation
[10:41] - What the Prophets Longed to Know
[12:11] - Opposition to Kingdom Revelation
[15:27] - Even the Disciples Struggled to Understand
[16:38] - The Seed is the Message of the Kingdom
[17:53] - The Devil’s Strategy: Prevent Understanding
[21:20] - Four Types of Hearers
[24:59] - God’s Priority: Seek First the Kingdom
[28:06] - What It Means to Seek
[29:22] - Exploring and Studying the Kingdom
[30:43] - Understanding: The Key to Ownership
[33:31] - Diligence and Desire in Seeking
[36:05] - The Enemy’s Fear of Kingdom Understanding
[44:28] - The Guarantee of Addition and Blessing
[47:11] - Expecting Overflow and Breakthrough
[48:28] - Kingdom First: No Substitute

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Matthew 13:1-23 (ESV) — (The Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ explanation about the secrets of the kingdom)

Matthew 6:33 (ESV) — “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Observation Questions

In the parable of the sower (Matthew 13), what do the different types of soil represent, and how does Jesus explain the meaning of the seed?
According to Jesus in Matthew 13:11-12, who receives the secrets of the kingdom, and what happens to those who do not seek understanding?
What does Jesus say is the result of seeking the kingdom first, according to Matthew 6:33?
The sermon mentions that even the disciples and prophets longed to understand the secrets of the kingdom but did not fully grasp them. What does this tell us about the value of understanding the kingdom? [[10:41]]

Interpretation Questions

Why does Jesus say that understanding is the dividing line between fruitfulness and barrenness in the parable of the sower? How does this relate to the enemy’s strategy? [[17:53]]
The sermon says, “Nothing in the kingdom is truly yours until you understand it.” What does it mean to “own” something in the kingdom, and how is this different from just hearing or feeling inspired? [[30:43]]
The message emphasizes that seeking the kingdom is not passive but requires active pursuit, study, and desire. What are some practical ways this kind of seeking might look different from a casual or routine approach to faith? [[29:22]]
Jesus promises that “all these things will be added to you” when you seek the kingdom first. How does this promise challenge the way people usually prioritize their needs and desires? [[44:28]]

Application Questions

The sermon says that God does not volunteer revelation to the casual or indifferent, but responds to hunger and intentional seeking. What is one area of your spiritual life where you have been casual, and what would it look like to pursue it with more hunger this week? [[06:29]]
Think about the four types of soil in the parable. Which one best describes the current condition of your heart when it comes to receiving God’s word about the kingdom? What is one step you can take to become “good soil”? [[21:20]]
The enemy’s main strategy is to keep us from understanding the message of the kingdom. Are there distractions, habits, or attitudes in your life that keep you from truly understanding? What can you do to address one of these this week? [[17:53]]
Seeking the kingdom involves studying, exploring, learning, meditating, and desiring. Which of these aspects do you find most challenging, and how can you intentionally grow in that area this month? [[29:22]]
The sermon says, “Nothing is yours until you understand it.” Is there a truth or promise of God that you have heard many times but never really understood or experienced? What could you do to seek deeper understanding of it? [[30:43]]
Jesus promises that when we seek the kingdom first, everything else we need will be added. Is there an area of your life where you have been striving or worrying instead of trusting God’s order? What would it look like to realign your priorities this week? [[44:28]]
The sermon mentions that the devil’s attacks often increase as we get closer to breakthrough. Have you experienced increased opposition or discouragement when you are pursuing God? How can you encourage yourself or others to keep seeking the kingdom in those times? [[37:20]]

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