What practical steps can strengthen our belief in God's rewards for seekers? The Unshakable Promise “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) God’s Proven Pattern of Rewarding Seekers • Enoch—walked with God, “was not, for God took him.” (Hebrews 11:5; Genesis 5:24) • Abraham—left everything and received land, descendants, and blessing. (Genesis 12:1-3; 15:1) • Ruth—sought Israel’s God and was “fully rewarded by the LORD.” (Ruth 2:12) • David—declared, “those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” (Psalm 34:10) • New-covenant believers—“seek first the kingdom… and all these things will be added.” (Matthew 6:33) Practical Steps to Deepen Confidence in His Reward • Soak in promise-filled passages. – Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 6:6; Luke 11:9-10; Galatians 6:9; Revelation 22:12. – Read them aloud, emphasizing the word “reward.” • Keep a written “Ebenezer” journal. – Date every answered prayer, provision, or guidance. – Review the pages when doubt whispers. • Schedule daily “seeking appointments.” – A set time and place for Scripture, worship, and listening. – Consistency trains the heart to expect God to show up. • Act on promptings quickly. – Obedience turns abstract belief into concrete experience. – Even small steps—an encouraging text, a tithe (Malachi 3:10), a confession of sin—invite tangible blessing. • Speak faith, not uncertainty. – Replace “I hope God will…” with “God has promised to…” – Romans 10:17 reminds us faith grows by hearing the word—start by hearing your own voice declare it. • Surround yourself with testimony-rich fellowship. – Share and hear fresh stories of God’s faithfulness. – Hebrews 10:24-25 ties assembling together to holding fast our hope. • Fast periodically. – Fasting sharpens focus, reminding both body and soul that God Himself is the primary reward. (Matthew 6:17-18) • Serve sacrificially. – When our resources flow out, we witness Philippians 4:19 firsthand: “My God will supply all your needs…” Verses to Memorize and Meditate On • Psalm 19:11—“In keeping them is great reward.” • Matthew 6:6—private prayer, public reward. • Luke 11:10—“the one who seeks finds.” • Galatians 6:9—harvest promised “in due time.” • Revelation 22:12—Christ’s return with reward in hand. Living the Principle This Week 1. Choose one promise above; write it on a card and recite it morning and night. 2. List three past moments God clearly rewarded your seeking; thank Him aloud. 3. Set a 15-minute daily appointment alone with the Lord—no phone, no rush. 4. Ask God for one act of obedience today and follow through promptly. 5. Share one fresh answer to prayer with a fellow believer before week’s end. The God who cannot lie delights to honor every earnest seeker; as we practice these steps, our confidence in His rewards grows from faint hope to settled certainty. |
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