The benefits of seeking God are enormous: The seeker will find Him, he will experience a divine encounter that will forever remain indelible (Jeremiah 29:13-14); The seeker is transformed, his weaknesses are replaced with divine strength (2 Corinthians 3:18); The seeker knows real peace in the midst of turmoil, storms and trouble (Psalm 46:1-5); The love of God is perfected in the heart of the seeker driving out the love of other mundane, worldly things(Romans 5:5); The Holy Spirit will plant dreams of the future in the seekers heart(John 16:13-14); The seeker will not lack any good thing (Psalm 34:10); The seeker’s influence increases with God, he becomes an influencer of events around him because the favor of God rests on him.
Seeking God is important for a variety of reasons. One of the foremost reasons is that God is seeking for worshippers, for hearts that are longing and panting after Him (John 4:23-24). Secondly, God is the only true treasure that can satisfy, fulfill and delight. Jesus said: “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and He who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35, NKJV).
Below are life changing truths on how to seek God:
1. Seek Him diligently: The Bible says God rewards diligent seekers and not just casual, indifferent and occasional seekers (Hebrew 11:6). The dictionary defines diligence as persevering and careful in work. Such words as alertness, quickness, vigor, intensity are synonyms of the word `diligence’. To seek God diligently, the born again believer requires the enablement and help of the Holy Spirit.
2. Seek Him early: King David, a diligent seeker of God was fond of seeking God early(Psalm 63:1). Seeking God early means giving Him the prime of day, and also the prime of life. The prime of something is the best part. Young people and young adults are instructed to remember God and serve Him in their youths before the difficult days come (Ecclesiastes 12:1).
3. Seek Him in Spirit and in Truth: Genuine seeking of God must be done by the help of the Holy Spirit who is the go-between between Man and God. People tire out in their search for God because they employ human efforts in doing so. Also, we are enjoined to draw near to God with a true heart devoid of hypocrisy and self deceit. Scripture references: John 4:23-24. Hebrews 10: 19-22.
4. Seek His face and not just His hand: Many so called seekers today just like in Jesus’ day are just seeking the gifts and not the Giver of the gifts. Many are just after what God can do for them and are not at all interested in cultivating a vibrant and dynamic relationship with Jesus. Scripture references: Psalm 27:8, Psalm 105:4.
5. Seek Him despite your weaknesses, failings, frailties and doubts: God made provision for failing Man to approach Him through the blood of Jesus. The blood of Christ was shed for the forgiveness of sins. God is not looking for sinless and perfect people but for sincere and honest believers that will make Him a priority. Scripture references: Hebrew 10:19-22, Hebrews 4:14-16.
6. Seek Him decisively: Joshua said: “…..As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15). We can by the act of our will choose to seek and honor the Lord. God always honor such decisiveness by blessing the decision maker with the inner strength and resolve to carry through.
7. Seek Him wholeheartedly: “And you shall seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity.” (Jeremiah 29:13-14). Our inner world: our motives, attitudes, thoughts, inclinations, desires,dreams,etc should be focused on God everytime we appear before Him.
CONCLUSION: “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” (Hebrews 12:28). The only enduring and unshakeable constant in life is God and His kingdom. Are you truly connected to that kingdom? Are you an occasional or regular seeker of God? Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior?
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
www.rccgpittsburgh.net
http://gboyegae.blogspot.com
