Topical Bible: Seeking God: Includes Seeking: His Word

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Seeking God is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of pursuing a relationship with the Creator. This pursuit is not merely a passive acknowledgment of God's existence but an active, intentional effort to know Him, understand His will, and align one's life with His purposes. The Bible presents seeking God as a lifelong journey that involves prayer, worship, obedience, and a deep engagement with His Word.

Biblical Foundation

The call to seek God is woven throughout Scripture. In the Old Testament, the psalmist declares, "Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face always" (1 Chronicles 16:11). This exhortation underscores the necessity of continually turning to God for guidance and strength. Similarly, the prophet Isaiah invites the people, "Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near" (Isaiah 55:6), highlighting the urgency and opportunity of seeking God.

In the New Testament, Jesus Himself encourages this pursuit, saying, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Here, seeking God is linked with prioritizing His kingdom and righteousness above all earthly concerns.

Seeking: His Word

A crucial aspect of seeking God is engaging with His Word, the Bible. Scripture is the primary means through which God reveals Himself, His character, and His will for humanity. The Berean Standard Bible captures this in passages such as Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This verse illustrates how God's Word provides guidance and clarity in the believer's journey.

The Apostle Paul, writing to Timothy, emphasizes the value of Scripture in seeking God: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). Engaging with the Bible equips believers to grow in their understanding of God and to live lives that reflect His righteousness.

Moreover, the Berean Standard Bible in Hebrews 4:12 states, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword." This dynamic nature of Scripture means that it not only informs but transforms those who diligently seek God through its pages.

Practical Application

To seek God through His Word, believers are encouraged to read, study, and meditate on Scripture regularly. This involves setting aside dedicated time for Bible study, memorizing key verses, and applying biblical principles to daily life. The practice of prayerful reflection on Scripture allows the Holy Spirit to illuminate its truths and apply them to the believer's heart.

Additionally, seeking God through His Word is often enriched by communal study and discussion. Engaging with others in Bible study groups or church settings can provide deeper insights and accountability in the pursuit of knowing God.

Promises for Seekers

The Bible assures those who seek God that they will find Him. Jeremiah 29:13 promises, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart" . This assurance is a profound encouragement for believers, affirming that God is accessible and desires to be known by those who earnestly seek Him.

In summary, seeking God is an active, ongoing pursuit that involves a heartfelt engagement with His Word. Through Scripture, believers are invited to discover the depths of God's character and to align their lives with His divine purposes.

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Isaiah 34:16
Seek you out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it has commanded, and his spirit it has gathered them.
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The Meaning of Sin, and the Revelation of the True Self
... is the Eternal Thought of God, Who includes within Himself ... the good of others; to
seek and, seeking, surely to ... and disclosure of the Mind of God, the crowning ...
//christianbookshelf.org/beibitz/gloria crucis/iv the meaning of sin.htm

Man the Vehicle for Exhibiting God's Perfections.
... what earnest seeking after God! ... includes both good and bad; likewise the term "angels"
includes both good ... of life in such a way as to honor God and demonstrate ...
/.../orr/how to live a holy life/man the vehicle for exhibiting.htm

"But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God," &C.
... If ye seek not this kingdom as the one thing necessary, and your seeking proclaim
that ye account it so ... But this kingdom of God also includes the kingdom ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xviii but seek ye.htm

Circumstances and Consequences
... that they are held back from definitely seeking the blessing ... so shall thy strength
be'; 'My God shall supply all your need'; and that includes your need ...
/.../howard/standards of life and service/viii circumstances and consequences.htm

The First Evangelists
... and they should beware lest, in seeking to prevent ... in the same tender recognition
He includes the feeblest and lowliest of the family of God: "Whosoever shall ...
/.../white/the desire of ages/chapter 37 the first evangelists.htm

Instructions for Fishermen
... for my part, that if all the good, God-fearing, Christ ... and drawing it in, and with
horny, wet hands seeking in its ... Christ's command ever includes His promise. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/instructions for fishermen.htm

God's Restraining Power.
... there is the most joyful and confident seeking of the ... it was through law and order
that God, in His ... things else, but love, that produces and includes both, has ...
/.../selected sermons of schleiermacher/xii gods restraining power.htm

The Impossibility of Failure.
... his readers to be as diligent in seeking the full ... of Abraham would have made the
promise of God of none ... by the unbelief of some, and itself includes the faith ...
/.../chapter vi the impossibility of.htm

Thirtieth Day. The Unction from the Holy One.
... be at the call of sinners seeking their God ... intelligent and most willing, approval
of His blessed will. ... They shall be all taught of God,' includes every believer ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/murray/holy in christ/thirtieth day the unction from.htm

His Freedom from Sin.
... possibility of not sirning,[22]22 which includes the opposite ... This is the freedom
of God, and also of the ... in vain for the faintest trace of self-seeking in his ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/his freedom from sin.htm