The Pleasure of the King

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:31-32)

God did not save you just to survive this life, but to bring the Kingdom into action in every area. Jesus never said to “hope things get better.” He said that God has given you the Kingdom. That’s authority, and that means responsibility. You are called to bring the Kingdom everywhere you go. God’s Kingdom is not a place you go to; it’s an atmosphere and power we are called to carry. The Kingdom is a way of living, thinking, governing, and prospering.

Jesus never asks us to “seek a breakthrough,” but rather to “seek the Kingdom.” When you live according to the Kingdom of God, breakthroughs happen naturally as a result of being aligned with God’s purposes. 

Jesus explained that the Father’s hand is not forced to do this. It’s not an accident. Jesus said that it’s His “good pleasure” to give the Kingdom. He finds joy when He sees that you are blessed. He rejoices when you take territory, win battles, and defeat darkness. God finds joy when you’re walking in what He’s already made available.

But God’s will isn’t automatic. If all you had to do was pray a prayer and suddenly the Kingdom would start working in your life, then Jesus wouldn’t tell us to “seek” it. The Kingdom needs to be learned, studied, and pursued. You can love God and still be losing in life if you’re not operating in the Kingdom. So pursue it, seek it out, and learn it.

Practical Application

The good news is that you don’t have to worry or live under the world’s economy, its fear, or its dysfunction because you are part of God’s supernatural government. Now, you don’t chase blessings—blessings chase after you.

1 Kings 3:11; Psalm 34:9