SEEKING THE LORD

"The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing." - Psalm 34:10

It is refreshing to find someone who has a real passion for God. Few people have an unquenchable thirst for spiritual matters. Our country is in dire need of men and women who hunger for the things of God. The big question is this: do YOU have a passion for God?

In Psalm 34:10, David writes that young lions do lack and suffer hunger. Young lions, unlike adult lions, are very limited on their own. They cannot adequately provide for themselves. The young lions will easily go hungry without the aid of a parent.

In a similar manner, a man will die of spiritual hunger if he seeks to live independent of God. We are living in a land of starving people. Although food may be on the table daily, their souls are destitute.

Yet for those who seek the Lord, the Bible says, "... shall not want any good thing." Let's consider this for a moment.

1. THE PURSUIT OF GOD

First of all, the Bible says, "... they that seek the LORD..." In a verse rich with promise, it is important to note that the promise is contingent upon us seeking the Lord.

It seems strange that we know when to seek a doctor, seek a mechanic for an automobile and seek financial help with complicated tax forms, yet overall mankind doesn't have the sense to seek the Lord. For most people, they feel self-sufficient. They will only seek the Lord when a crisis arises.

On the other hand, a follower of Jesus seeks Him each day. Jesus said, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God."

While it is good to seek blessings from God, it is far better to seek the Blesser Himself. As Christians, we should seek Him daily, not just on Sundays.

2. THE PROVISIONS OF GOD

The Bible says that they that seek the Lord, "shall not want any good thing." In other words, God provides for His own. God is not responsible to provide for the devil's children, merely His own.

Paul wrote, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory, by Christ Jesus." As followers of Jesus, we know we are not self-sufficient. We are completely dependent upon God each moment. We depend on Him and He generously supplies our needs.

The promise is that when we seek Him, we'll not lack any good thing. All good things are gifts from the Father. He lavishly gives to His children out of the abundance of His storehouse of grace.

Seek the Lord. He is worth seeking. He rewards those who pursue Him passionately.

Are you seeking Him today?