How can we "seek the God of his father David" in our lives? Setting the Scene “In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a boy, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David” (2 Chronicles 34:3). Long before he cleansed the land or repaired the temple, Josiah’s first decisive act was to seek. Everything else flowed from that pursuit. The same order matters for us. Why Seeking Matters • God promises to be found: “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). • Seeking is faith in action: “Without faith it is impossible to please God… He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). • Relationship precedes reform; intimacy fuels obedience. Practical Ways to Seek the God of David Today • Saturate your mind with Scripture – Read daily, believing every word (Psalm 19:7-11). – Memorize passages that reveal God’s character (e.g., Psalm 23; Isaiah 40). • Pray with expectancy – Speak honestly; listen quietly (Psalm 62:8). – Align requests with His revealed will (1 John 5:14-15). • Worship wholeheartedly – Engage in congregational praise (Psalm 122:1). – Cultivate private gratitude through songs, journals, or spoken praise (Psalm 103:1-5). • Obey promptly – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). – Start with known commands—truthfulness, purity, generosity. • Turn from idols – Identify anything that competes with devotion—career, entertainment, relationships. – “Little children, keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:21). • Seek fellowship – Walk with believers who challenge and encourage you (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Share testimonies; celebrate answered prayer. • Serve sacrificially – Meet practical needs (Matthew 25:35-40). – Use spiritual gifts for the body’s good (1 Peter 4:10-11). Guarding Against Counterfeits • Reject syncretism—mixing biblical truth with cultural fads (2 Kings 17:33). • Test every teaching by Scripture (Acts 17:11). • Keep the focus on the living God, not mere religious activity (Isaiah 1:11-17). The Fruit of Seeking • Personal renewal—joy, peace, holy ambition (Psalm 16:11). • Family influence—Josiah’s choice impacted a nation; your pursuit shapes your household (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Cultural impact—light shines brightest where darkness is thickest (Philippians 2:15). Courage to Keep Seeking “The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you” (2 Chronicles 15:2). Stay the course; like Josiah, begin now, act decisively, and watch God honor His unchanging promise to those who earnestly seek Him. |
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