Occasionally it
happens. You are rummaging through some of your possessions, and you will find
a particular item that you did not know was even missing. Typically, this
brings double relief to mind. On one hand, you are glad you found the item in
question. On the other hand, you never had to deal with the anxiety of a
missing item.
Most of the
time, however, we realize that something is missing, and the conquest begins.
Jesus stated in the Sermon on the Mount, “…seek, and you will find…”
(Matthew 7:7). Granted, in the context of the Scripture Jesus was not
discussing finding missing items in your house. Instead, Jesus dives deeper
into the spiritual aspects of life.
There are great
spiritual blessings that God provides that we certainly do not want to be
lacking in our lives. First is the knowledge of His will. The Hebrew writer
stated, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes
to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
During the days
of King Josiah the book of the Law was found. When Josiah heard the words that
were written in the law, he tore his clothes and sought to restore the
practices that were contained within it. Josiah diligently sought after the
will of God. It was written of him, “Now before him there was no king like
him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart, with all his soul, and with all
his might, according to all the Law of Moses; nor after him did any arise like
him.” (2 Kings 23:25)
Josiah is a
great example for us to follow today. When we have the heart to diligently seek
after the will of God, we will find it and we will find the reward that
accompanies it.
Another
spiritual blessing we seek is the peace of God. Paul tells us that His peace is
one that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Jesus tells us that His
peace is not the same as the peace that comes from the world (John 14:27).
The only road
to true peace with God is found exclusively in Jesus. In Ephesians 2:14-18,
Paul discusses how Jesus is our peace. He has abolished the enmity that was
contained in the Law. He has established reconciliation between man and God
through the cross. Simply put, there is no other way to God our heavenly Father
except through Christ Jesus our Lord.
These two great
spiritual blessings of knowledge of God’s will and the peace that comes from
Jesus can be found by anyone who diligently seeks. A diligent search begins
with knowing where to look. That place is found in the word of God. When we
diligently seek there, we shall surely find it!
God Bless each
of you,
Eric Hicks
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