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Seeking and Finding

 


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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