holy pursuit

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Matthew 7:7

Do I really believe that relationship with God is a worthy pursuit? Jesus taught that those in His kingdom who live under a good and gracious Father still make effort to enjoy the benefit of that relationship. We don’t just sit back and wait on God. We pursue the gift of His care. We are in an active pursuit of a loving, holy, gracious God Who loves us.

And so I reflect on what Jesus taught. I must ask of God. My prayers must be worshipful but also I must respectfully request from Him. And Jesus says the Father is ready to grant what I need. “Everyone who asks receives.” He is a good Father Who answers in care, love, and willingness to grant by His power.

Yet in my asking I must also seek. That seems to be a root action behind requests. Do I seek my answer from God only after I have exhausted my own attempts at provision or been disappointed by the world? Seeking means seeking first His kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33)! Will I seek truth, answers, life’s satisfaction only from my God? “The one who seeks finds.”

And finally, will I knock at God’s door to find it opened to the new and the better place? We enter protection under a roof when a door is opened. God longs to be a shelter, help, and home for those who knock at His door. “To the one who knocks it will be opened.”

Lord,

Help me pursue You by asking, seeking, and knocking. May Your provision, Person, and presence meet all that I will always need!

Amen