What steps can we take to "find Him" as Job desired? The Cry of Job’s Heart Job 23:3: “If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat!” Step 1: Recognize the Longing and God’s Promise • The desire to “find Him” begins with acknowledging our need. • Jeremiah 29:13: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” • Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Step 2: Come Through the Only Way Provided • John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” • Approach the Father on the basis of Christ’s finished work, not personal merit. Step 3: Immerse Yourself in Scripture • 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the man of God may be complete.” • Practical helps: – Set a consistent reading plan (e.g., a Gospel, a Psalm, an Epistle daily). – Read aloud; meditate on key phrases. – Memorize verses that reveal God’s character (Psalm 23; Isaiah 40). Step 4: Cultivate Repentance and Obedience • Acts 3:19: “Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away.” • James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” • Keep short accounts with God—confess sin promptly; obey what He already revealed. Step 5: Persist in Prayer and Worship • 1 Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing.” • Psalm 22:3: God “inhabits the praises of Israel.” • Ideas: – Begin the day acknowledging His presence. – Use Scripture as the language of prayer (e.g., pray Psalm 63). – Incorporate singing, thanksgiving, and silent adoration. Step 6: Walk in Biblically Grounded Fellowship • Hebrews 10:24-25: “Let us consider how to spur one another on… not neglecting to meet together.” • Benefits: – Mutual encouragement and accountability. – Corporate worship realigns focus on God. – Shared testimonies remind us of His ongoing work. Step 7: Expect to Meet Him in Everyday Life • Colossians 3:17: “Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” • Acts 17:28: “In Him we live and move and have our being.” • Look for God’s hand in routine tasks, conversations, and decisions; respond with gratitude and obedience. Following these steps, the cry of Job becomes our lived experience: we seek—and truly find—the living God. |
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