Topical Bible: Seeking God: Promise Connected With

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The concept of seeking God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, and it is often accompanied by promises of divine response, guidance, and blessing. The act of seeking God is not merely a passive endeavor but an active pursuit that involves the heart, mind, and soul. The promises connected with seeking God are profound and offer assurance to believers who diligently pursue a relationship with Him.

Promises of Finding God

One of the most direct promises associated with seeking God is the assurance of finding Him. In Jeremiah 29:13-14 , the Lord declares, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD." This passage emphasizes the wholehearted nature of seeking God and the certainty of His presence when sought earnestly.

Promises of Reward

The New Testament reiterates the promise of reward for those who seek God. Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." This verse highlights the necessity of faith in the pursuit of God and assures believers that their efforts will be met with divine reward.

Promises of Guidance and Wisdom

Seeking God is also associated with receiving guidance and wisdom. In Proverbs 3:5-6 , the promise is given: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This promise underscores the importance of relying on God for direction and the assurance that He will lead those who seek Him on the right path.

Promises of Provision and Protection

The Psalms frequently speak of the provision and protection promised to those who seek God. Psalm 34:10 declares, "The young lions may lack and go hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing." This promise assures believers that God will provide for their needs. Additionally, Psalm 91:14-15 offers a promise of protection: "Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him."

Promises of Joy and Fulfillment

The pursuit of God is also linked with promises of joy and fulfillment. Psalm 16:11 states, "You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." This verse highlights the deep joy and satisfaction found in God's presence, a promise for those who earnestly seek Him.

Promises of Spiritual Renewal

Finally, seeking God is connected with the promise of spiritual renewal and revival. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 , God promises, "And My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." This promise underscores the transformative power of seeking God, leading to forgiveness and healing.

In summary, the Bible presents seeking God as an active and intentional pursuit that is met with numerous promises. These promises include finding God, receiving rewards, guidance, provision, protection, joy, fulfillment, and spiritual renewal. The scriptures encourage believers to seek God with all their hearts, assuring them of His faithful response.

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Psalm 69:32
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
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Concerning the Sacrament of Penance
... and stewards of the mysteries of God." (1 Corinthians ... faith on the part of those
seeking baptism; so ... presumed to do so from the promise connected with penitence ...
/.../first principles of the reformation/concerning the sacrament of penance.htm

"The Prophets of God Helping Them"
... shalt seek the Lord thy God," the promise had been ... smooth words and fair speeches,
apparently seeking for friendly alliance with God's children, have ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 46 the prophets of.htm

Sixth Lesson. How Much More?'
... can count on the fulfilment of the promise, who accepts ... shall be called the children
of God' (Matthew 5:3 ... heavenly Father in all earthly need, seeking first the ...
/.../murray/with christ in the school of prayer/sixth lesson how much more.htm

Proverbs i. 28
... Now, is Christ's promise, "Seek, and ye shall find," equally true to ... are they not
actually a calling on God, without his hearing us; a seeking him, without ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/arnold/the christian life/lecture xii proverbs i 28.htm

A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls
... A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls. ... But if you have had none, remember that is the
mere calling upon God's name to which the promise is appended. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/a simple sermon for seeking.htm

Lions Lacking --But the Children Satisfied
... devil is seeking you; if you are not seeking the Lord ... to the third part, which is
THE FULFILMENT OF THE PROMISE. ... While God has the hearts of all men under his ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/lions lackingbut the children satisfied.htm

The Wisdom of God's Counsels
... How many are indulging "the pride of life!" seeking the honour that ... Is his promise
come utterly to an end for evermore? God forbid that we should affirm this ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 68 the wisdom of.htm

So Likewise Ye, when Ye Shall have done all those Things
... retain the Gospel, and the doctrine concerning the promise, granted for ... We are here
not seeking an unnecessary ... that we are able to keep the Law of God, that we ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 10 so likewise ye.htm

Christ Warns his Disciples against the Pharisees. --The Power of ...
... the irritated Pharisees interrogated him anew, seeking, by captious ... should make its
way by the power of God. ... dwellings)." [445] And with this promise, too, is ...
/.../section 167 christ warns his.htm

Jesus, the Surety of a Better Covenant
... studying the Covenant and keeping it, in seeking and claiming ... is just the central
object of the Covenant promise. A heart circumcised to love God with all the ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/murray/the two covenants/chapter xi jesus the surety.htm