Nov 11 2021

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

In this morning's verse, we get a sweet reminder that the Lord will honor our efforts to grow in love and our knowledge of Him. Today, we'll consider what it means for us to love the Lord, who never fails to be faithful.

The Lord says that He loves those who love Him. So anytime we feel His love, it's evidence that He has been working in our hearts and is helping us become closer to Him. It is only by His mercy that we are capable of loving Him. If we long to know the Lord more, this means we are already dwelling in His great love for us.

The second half of the verse promises that when we seek the Lord, we will find Him. When we make an effort to get to know the Lord, we will grow in our understanding of Him. However, it's important to recognize that seeking the Lord is an intentional action—it doesn't happen by accident or when we happen to have time. We have to seek the Lord every day, on purpose, to truly find Him.

Seeking the Lord includes a number of different actions. Perhaps the most important is reading His Word. After all, if we want to know God, reading the book that He wrote through people over thousands of years is a perfect place to start. In addition to spending time in the Bible, we should pray. Carving out moments in our lives when we can be alone with God is essential for us to get to know Him and learn to talk to Him.

Finally, walking in obedience is an essential part of seeking the Lord. I have heard the saying that the Lord will give us as much understanding as we obey … we must be careful not to seek the Lord in knowledge and relationship while neglecting obedience.

When we do these things, we are opening our hearts and minds to see God more clearly. Instead of getting caught up in the world, we are intentionally transforming ourselves into the image of Jesus Christ. In this way, when we seek the Lord, we also become like Him and dwell in the assurance of His love as never before.

Dear Lord, I am so grateful that when I seek you, you find me. There is nothing like being known and loved by you, and I want to grow in my knowledge of you day after day. Help me to share the love of Jesus with those I encounter tomorrow. In Jesus' name, amen.

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