Wednesday Night August 14, 2013
scriptures: Hebrews 11, Luke 11, Matthew 15, Mark 2
Reflect on how you have felt when you’ve lost your keys, wallet or purse.
What effort do you put in when looking for it?
How do you feel when you find it?
You are seeking for things you need to have to get where you want to go.
The word tells us to seek God and how to seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
We have a promise that if we diligently seek Him, we will have relationship with Him.
Do we seek for God with ongoing persistence, as more valued than keys or the purse?
Are you seeking diligently how to get better? We don’t have to always be told to put forth effort.
Luke 11:5-9
We may have to go through uncomfortable situations but we can do it knowing who God is. Knowing what He has done for us, we are motivated to do for Him.
This friend was persistent to get what he could even in the face of reasons no. “Yet” – turns things around. Even though the first was not enough, persistence got results.
Speaking for God means that some people will not find you desirable.
In Matthew 15:22 a woman came to Jesus for healing for her daughter. She was a Canaanite and He said He was there for Israel. She was persistent in pursuing God.
Have you asked God for something and quit when it seemed you got no answer? How persistent is my seeking God?
Use the mirror to check yourself – how are you seeking God?
Thinking about how people act for a sale. When are we going to wait in line for freely give eternal life?
Start with the first – seek ye first the kingdom of God
Mark 2:1-4
This man was carried to meet Jesus. They were persistent through the crowds and obstacles.
Make every effort to be what God wants you to be!