Topical Bible: Seeking God: should be Evermore

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Seeking God is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of pursuing a relationship with the Creator with diligence and sincerity. The act of seeking God is not a one-time event but a continual process that should permeate the life of every believer. This pursuit is characterized by a deep desire to know God more intimately, to understand His will, and to align one's life with His purposes.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible consistently encourages believers to seek God with all their heart and soul. In Deuteronomy 4:29, Moses instructs the Israelites, "But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul." This verse underscores the necessity of wholehearted devotion in the pursuit of God.

The Psalms frequently echo this call to seek God. Psalm 105:4 exhorts, "Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always." This verse highlights the perpetual nature of seeking God, suggesting that it should be an ongoing endeavor in the life of a believer. Similarly, Psalm 27:8 records David's response to God's invitation: "My heart said, 'Seek His face.' Your face, O LORD, I will seek."

Promises to Those Who Seek

Scripture assures believers that those who earnestly seek God will find Him. In Jeremiah 29:13 , God promises, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." This promise is a testament to God's faithfulness and His desire to be known by His people.

The New Testament continues this theme, with Jesus Himself encouraging His followers to seek God. In Matthew 6:33 , He instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This verse emphasizes the priority of seeking God's kingdom above all else, assuring believers that their needs will be met as they focus on Him.

The Role of Faith and Obedience

Seeking God requires faith, as stated in Hebrews 11:6 : "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." Faith is the foundation upon which the pursuit of God is built, and it is through faith that believers draw near to Him.

Obedience is also integral to seeking God. In 1 Chronicles 28:9 , David advises Solomon, "If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever." This verse highlights the connection between seeking God and living in obedience to His commands.

Practical Aspects of Seeking God

Seeking God involves various spiritual disciplines, including prayer, meditation on Scripture, worship, and fellowship with other believers. Prayer is a vital means of communication with God, allowing believers to express their desires, seek guidance, and cultivate a deeper relationship with Him. The study and meditation of Scripture provide insight into God's character and His will, equipping believers to live in accordance with His purposes.

Worship, both personal and corporate, is an expression of adoration and reverence for God, drawing believers closer to Him. Fellowship with other believers offers encouragement and accountability, fostering a community where individuals can grow in their pursuit of God.

Challenges and Encouragement

While seeking God is a rewarding endeavor, it is not without challenges. Distractions, spiritual dryness, and the pressures of daily life can hinder one's pursuit of God. However, believers are encouraged to persevere, trusting in God's promise to be found by those who diligently seek Him.

Isaiah 55:6 offers encouragement: "Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near." This verse serves as a reminder of the urgency and importance of seeking God, urging believers to prioritize their relationship with Him above all else.

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Psalm 105:4
Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face ever more.
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"God Willeth to be Seen and to be Sought: to be Abided and to be ...
... our first making, our Maker would that we should be like ... a learning, to mine
understanding, that the continual seeking of the soul pleaseth God full greatly ...
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John Chapter xiii. 31-32.
... The language of the divine hymn is: "Seek God and your soul shall ... so here; but that
here we must always be seeking, lest at any time we should imagine that ...
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Good God! what Takes Place in Man, that He Should More Rejoice at ...
... wills, but even by self-chosen, and pleasure-seeking trouble. ... be given, lest as a
husband he should hold cheap ... What means this, O Lord my God, whereas Thou art ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iii good god what.htm

Seeking Richly Rewarded
... may begin to cavil and question, yet, your faith should sit still at ... great sin of
having lived in neglect of God, and from henceforth, seeking pardon for ...
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A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer
... We do not need a manifestation of the supernatural to arrest the attention of a
pleasure seeking world. ... God's servants should consider that nothing ...
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"The Blame of Our Sin Continually Hangeth Upon Us. " "In the Sight ...
... The second is, that it is so common: for if it were special and privy, also I should
be a ... I cried inwardly, with all my might seeking unto God for help ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter l the blame of.htm

The Fear of God.
... It is the man of evil, the man of self-seeking design, not ... one; and if our hope
coincides with that of God, if it is rooted in his will, what should we do ...
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"But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness," &C.
... earth, embracing the promises afar off, and seeking his country ... in your own country,
and ye should never think ... rivers of pleasures, which are at God's right hand ...
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Of the Love of God
... Seeking nothing outward, pleased with itself: ardent, sweet-smelling ... life, yet he
thinks to love God more and ... he might live here evermore yet he should not trow ...
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To Whose Person the Entreaty for the Promises is to be Understood ...
... of it, could say not despairingly, but as asking, seeking, knocking, [1070 ... through
whom his house should be eternal, and should also be the house of God. ...
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