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SEEKING GOD "Break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord ..." Hosea 10:12.

© Copyright 1976, 1977, 1998 Diane S. Dew

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I.   What does it mean to "seek God"?       A.  The psalmist well described man's search for God             when he cried, "deep calleth unto deep ..." (Psalms 42)       B.  It is the spirit of man longing for fellowship with God.                   Psalms 63:1, 6-8; 84:2, 3                   Song of Songs 3:1-4                   Isaiah 26:9                   John 4:23, 24                   Romans 1:9                   Philippians 3:3 . II.  The very purpose of man's existence is to seek God.             Acts 17:26-28       A.  Failure to seek after God results in spiritual death.                   Isaiah 5:13                   Hosea 4:6       B.   But an impartation of His life through us can be obtained             by seeking Him with all our hearts.                   Deuteronomy 30:6, 19, 20                   Psalms 69:32                   Proverbs 8:34, 35; 14:27; 19:23                   Amos 5:4, 6, 8                   John 14:6 . III.  He promises that those who diligently seek him shall find him.                   Deuteronomy 4:29-31 (Jeremiah 29:11-14)                   1 Chronicles 28:9                   Psalms 9:10                   Proverbs 8:17                   Matthew 7:7 (Luke 11:9-10)                   John 6:37                   James 4:8       A. We do not seek Him in vain.                   Isaiah 45:19                   Malachi 3:13, 14       B.  He promises certain blessings and rewards to those             who diligently seek His Face.                   Psalms 107:9                   Lamentations 3:25                   Hebrews 11:6             1.   Joy.                         Psalms 70:4; 105:3             2.   Peace and rest.                        2 Chronicles 14:7; 15:12-15             3.   Revelation.                        Jeremiah 33:3             4.   Understanding in the ways of God.                        Proverbs 28:5             5.   Strength.                        1 Chronicles 16:11                        Psalms 105:4                        Isaiah 40:31; 41:1             6.  Prosperity and provision.                        2 Chronicles 26:5                        Psalms 34:9, 10                        Matthew 6:33             7.  Security.                        Psalm 27:4, 5 IV.   God requires an immediate response on our part to the         beckoning of the Spirit.                   Psalms 27:8       A.  The Lord, like a timid deer, is withdrawn.                   Song of Songs 2:9       B.   We must not delay when He calls (Song of Songs 5:2-6),              but seek the Lord "while He may be found" (Isaiah 55:6).       C.   Continued delay to the call of the Spirit may result in the              hardening of our hearts (Hebrews 3:7-8, 15), and              cause that the consciousness of His Presence be withheld              from us.                    2 Chronicles 32:31                    Song of Songs 5:2-6, esp. v. 6                    Hosea 5:15. . V.  God seeks those who will seek Him.              2 Chronicles 16:9              Psalms 14:2; 53:2              John 4:23       A.   "Continually."                      1 Chronicles 16:11       B.  Whole-heartedly.                      2 Chronicles 15:12                      Psalms 119:2, 10                      Jeremiah 29:13                      Hebrews 10:22       C.   "Diligently."                      Psalms 63:1                      Proverbs 8:17                      Isaiah 26:9       D.  Above all else.                      Psalms 27:4; 73:25-26                      Matthew 6:33 ...............................©.Copyright.1976,.1977,.1998.Diane.S..Dew.................................

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