| Yesterday's Bible Study |
In this verse from Amos, we get a very simple but profound statement: If we seek the Lord, we will live. This raises two questions: What does it mean to seek the Lord, and what does it mean, in the given context, to live?
Seeking the Lord means, literally, that we are searching for God. When we search for something, that means we take all approaches possible to find what we're looking for. Thus, when searching for God, we spend time in prayer, in church, and in the Bible. These three--especially the Bible--are the places where we will get to know the Lord on a more intimate level.
Building a habit of seeking the Lord means that we are actively doing things each day that draw us closer to Him. It's a good idea to have set routines so you can plan around your prayer time or Bible study time. Think about setting carved--in--stone appointments with the Lord so you are consistently growing in your relationship with Him.
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Building these habits is well worth it because knowing the Lord gives us life. We are set free from our old sinful ways and are no longer burdened by our wrong desires. This often happens gradually, but as we become intentional about seeking the Lord, our lives will begin to grow in holiness.
The Lord also sets us free from fear. We do not have to be weighed down by anxiety or uncertainty when we know that the Lord, the God who created the universe, loves us and will never stop loving us. Even though we will not be able to understand many things in this world, we will not be robbed of our peace because we know that the Lord is faithful and good.
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