Scripture to Read: Matthew 7:7–8
We’re still unpacking Matthew 7:7 as Jesus said, Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” In our progression, we move from asking to seeking. So, what does God desire us to seek, knowing He desires us to find something? God tells us in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” We’re not to seek our selfish desires but His kingdom and righteousness. We must seek God’s will (Romans 12:2) and not our own (Philippians 2:21), just as Jesus sought the Father’s will (John 5:30) as He walked here on earth. We must always seek after what will be a blessing to others (1 Thessalonians 5:15) so that we are usable tools in our Heavenly Father’s Hands. We must seek and pursue our fellowship with Christ and His Word, for He is our Peace (1 Peter 3:11) in everything we face daily. We must never seek the favor of people but only seek to please our Heavenly Father in all we do, say, and think (Galatians 1:10) since we are servants of our Lord Jesus Christ. We must continually seek the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father (Colossians 3:1). When we seek what God’s Word clearly teaches us to seek, we will find the riches of what God has for each new day. We have no shortage of what God says to seek, so, seek those things.
Challenge & Application
· What are you currently seeking and why?
· How has what you learned today changed your mindset on what you should be seeking?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!