SEEK THE LORD AND SATISFY YOUR SOUL
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“O God, you are my God: early will
I seek You; My soul thirsts for You…”—Psalm 63:1
A personal relationship with God
through Jesus Christ has the potential to be more intimately satisfying than
any earthly connection. King David
recorded his experience in Psalm 63. Our
Heavenly Father wants to have a loving bond with us just as He did with David.
Making a firm commitment to know Him
is the first step, which takes priority above all matters. David described his passion to know God as an
intense thirst; the Apostle Paul likened his dedication in pursuing the Lord to
a race. “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of
witness, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares
us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto
Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before
Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand
of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1-2).
When we pledge ourselves to the
lordship of Christ and seek after Him with our hearts and minds, we will find
our souls becoming satisfied. Once we
resolve to follow diligently after the Lord, our next step is to spend time in
His Word.
The Bible is God’s revelation of
Himself and His plan for the world.
Making time to read and meditate on Scripture is essential for every
believer. That’s how we learn who God is,
how He works, and what He desires for us and for the body of Christ. When we strive to know and understand a
biblical passage, the Holy Spirit will make the meaning clear to us. An illumination comes, and the Holy Spirit
makes the passage come to life. God is
pleased by followers who make it their goal to deepen their relationship with
Him.
Dedicating time to know and
experiencing God is a critical step toward a satisfying walk with Him. Begin today by making a pledge to pursue Him
more diligently and taking time in your schedule for regular study and
prayer. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
Your heavenly Father is willing to
meet with you.
