Deut 4:29 But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
This morning I am rejoicing in the approachable nature of our Savior. He doesn’t hide, reserving Himself for a select few. He patiently waits for us to seek Him, and when we earnestly seek Him, we find Him. He is infinite and multifaceted. His mercies are new every morning (Lam 3:23), and His word is alive and active (Heb 4:12), so even if we have been studying Him and getting to know Him for years, there is always something new to discover.
2 Chron 15:4 But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them.
It is true that times of trouble send me seeking Him with renewed focus, for He is always willing to fight for me (Exodus 14:14). It is true that times of sorrow and broken-heartedness cause me to hide in the shelter of His wings (Psalm 147:3, Psalm 91:4). But He isn’t only a Savior for those in distress.
Jer 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your desire to be in relationship with Your people. Thank You for Your fierce love, Your unfathomable mercy, and Your unending grace. Thank You that we can find You, draw closer to You, when we earnestly seek You. Help us, daily, to seek You. Help us, daily, to spend time in Your word. Draw us closer. Amen.
Deut 4:31 For the LORD your God is a merciful God; He will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors….
Have a blessed day.
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