What has the Lord shown you?
This verse is part of a letter from the prophet Jeremiah to the Jewish exiles who had been taken captive to Babylon. They were discouraged, displaced, and longing for home. Jeremiah was delivering God’s message of hope and restoration, telling them that although they were in exile now, it wouldn’t last forever. This verse is a personal promise from God—He assures us that when we truly seek Him with sincerity and passion, we’ll find Him. It’s not about perfection, but about pursuit. It means putting your heart into the search—not just surface-level seeking, but a deep longing to know Him. This verse encourages anyone feeling distant from God or searching for purpose: He is near to those who genuinely seek. It’s an invitation to a deeper relationship, not a checklist.
How do you obey it?
- Remove Distractions: Sometimes, seeking God means clearing space—less noise, less scrolling, less rushing.
- Obey What You Already Know: If you’ve heard God speak through His Word, obey it. He often reveals more when we’re faithful with what He’s already shown us. Seeking Him with your whole heart includes being willing to follow where He leads.
- Stay Consistent, Even When You Don’t Feel It: Wholehearted seeking is often about faithfulness, not feelings.
- Seek God Daily—Intentionally: Start with prayer, Bible reading, or simply sitting in silence and inviting His presence. It’s not about the length of time—it’s about your intentionality.
Reflection
Do you seek God only when you need something, or do you seek to know Him for who He is? What distractions or idols might be competing for the space in your heart that belongs to Him? How often do you make intentional time to pursue God's presence? Is there something He’s asking you to surrender as part of seeking Him wholeheartedly?
Prayer
Father God, Thank You for the promise that when I seek You with all my heart, I will find You. You are near, not hiding, and waiting with love and open arms. Help me chase after You, not just for answers, but for Your presence. Remove anything in my heart that competes with You and clear the distractions that keep me from drawing close. Give me a deeper hunger for Your Word, a stronger desire to pray, and a heart that longs for more of You. Today, I choose to seek You with all that I am, and I believe I will find You. In Jesus' name, amen.
