Seeking God

4 Seek the LORD and His strength, seek His presence continually! 5 Remember the wonderful works that He has done, His miracles, and the judgments (decisions, rulings) He uttered. Psalms 105:4-5 (RSV).

The attitude of the heart is a key concern of God. God wants everyone to obey His commands (e.g., the Ten Commandments at Exodus 20:1-17), be holy instead of following their own corrupting desires (Numbers 15:37-41), and seek Him first as God (Psalms 105:4-5). People who do not seek God are often self-centered, focusing on what they can get from serving idols, like money, prestige and possession. However, God wants His people to be selfless rather than self-centered and to serve Him for who He is as our Refuge, Strength, and Provider.

Saul lost his kingship of Israel and eventually his life because he sought a medium rather than seeking God first (1 Chronicles 10:13-14). However, David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).  David sincerely loved, obeyed, and sought God (1 Chronicles 16:7-36).  As king of Israel, David encouraged others to also seek God (1 Chronicles 22:19; 1 Chronicles 28:8-10). When David sinned with Bathsheba, he turned to God and confessed his disobedience and returned to seeking God (Psalms 51). Even more, David’s son, Solomon, also sought God (2 Chronicles 1:6; 2 Chronicles 6). Still more, the prophet Isaiah urged the people to seek God: “Seek the LORD while you can find Him. Call on Him now while He is near” (Isaiah 55:6). The Holy Scriptures state that God’s promises and blessings are given to those who genuinely seek God with their whole heart (Psalms 105:4-5; Isaiah 55:3; Hebrews 11:6). Jesus promises, "Seek and you will find" (Matthew 7:7).

The best place to start seeking God is prayer – talk to God from your heart!  Next, read God’s Holy Bible – life’s instruction book.  Finally, find a good bible-teaching local church to also seek, serve, and love God wholeheartedly. So, remember to seek God first and find God’s rich blessings and heart-peace!