How does Luke 24:1 inspire us to seek Jesus early in our lives? Setting the Scene “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.” — Luke 24:1 Key Observations • “Very early in the morning” shows eagerness, not obligation • The women moved before the day filled with distractions • Their hearts were prepared (they had “prepared” spices) • Their single focus: Jesus, even when He seemed absent Lessons for Seeking Jesus Early in Life • Eagerness honors Him — Isaiah 55:6: “Seek the LORD while He may be found.” • Early choices shape lifelong paths — Ecclesiastes 12:1: “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.” • Early pursuit protects from later regret — Proverbs 8:17: “Those who seek me early will find me.” • Early devotion aligns priorities — Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” • Early focus builds resilient faith — Psalm 63:1: “O God, You are my God; early will I seek You.” Practical Ways to Pursue Him Early 1. Begin each morning with the Word before screens or schedules 2. Memorize foundational passages while the mind is most receptive 3. Serve in church ministries at the earliest opportunity 4. Form friendships centered on Christ, not convenience 5. Invest resources—time, talent, treasure—before habits of hoarding form Encouragement from Christ’s Own Example • Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place, where He prayed.” • His pattern invites imitation: if the Son rose early to seek the Father, His followers do the same Fruit of Early Seeking • Clarity of purpose • Protection from deception • Joy rooted in resurrection hope • Legacy that beckons others to rise early and run to the empty tomb |
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