The Benefits of Seeking God

John 10:10 (KJV)
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:

In the Old Testament God’s people were the prophets and other believers during that time and before the day of Pentecost. Since the day of Pentecost, after Jesus Christ was ascended into heaven, God’s people are the Christians. Christian means Christ in. A person becomes a Christian when they make Jesus Christ Lord of their life and believe that God raised him from the dead.

Romans 10:9 &10
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

When a person confesses theses verses either out loud or in their own heart, they become Christian. They have God in Christ in them. They become a believer by the Word’s standard.

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith [pistis, believing] it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall added unto to you.

When God made Adam and Eve He gave them free will and He’s never taken it away. He wants us to seek Him out, to learn about Him, to get to know Him by way of a knowledge of His word. When we seek God out, we by our own free will choice are choosing to get to know Him better. He wants to bestow upon us many benefits, and blessings, but we need to be willing to receive them from Him. In order to receive God’s blessings we need to have faith as Hebrews 11:6 says.
Psalm 1:2-3
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall belike a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

When we seek out God, and delight in His law, (the bible) we will see that God is truly a rewarder of those that diligently seek him. We will see that God does indeed keep his promises to His children. We will find that our quality of life will improve as we reap the benefits of Psalm 1:3 which encompasses health, finances and producing intended results of our actions.

All scripture references King James Version, Oxford University Press

What's Our Purpose?

What's our purpose here on earth? That is the question many folks have had at one time or another in their life. Some pose that question to themselves when they are in their early twenties, some are only out to 'find' theirselves not realizing they are not alone in their quest. Others do their searching when they are much older, maybe some not at all.

Hum... what is our purpose here on earth? Many would say that everyone's purpose here is different. I would like to propose that our basic purpose is the same, but how each person lives that purpose is entirely up to them.

God is the creator of the heavens and the earth. When He created mankind, His goal was always that man/woman would love Him and live His word. Man was never intended to direct their own lives or to live without the spirit of God within.

If you really want to improve the quality of your life, then it behooves you to recognize that God did indeed create life, and then give Him the credit and glory for doing so. God's desire for us, his purpose for us is that we trust Him and allow Him to direct our paths.

Contrary to what some people believe, God would never ask us to do anything contrary to our free will choice. On the other hand He might steer us in a direction that we are afraid to go, not because it's dangerous, but because it's different from what we're used to in some way. Maybe He wants us to be a bit of an extrovert when our tendencies are the opposite.

I know of a gal that several years ago asked God what He wanted her to do with her life. He let her know that He wanted her to move to Nicaragua, so she got her affairs in order here in the USA and moved to Nicaragua. It was hard for her at first, she needed to learn the language, but she is really seeing God work in her life and the lives of the people she teaches His word to.

I would love to be able to do that. I would love to trust God enough to ask what or where He wants me to go today and then do what He says. And why can't I do that, you might ask? Mainly because I have debts to get paid up first, and children to raise. But hopefully one day in the future, I too can do/go wherever He asks.

Until then, I can still remember to ask Him daily what He wants me to do that day. Because, He is more than willing and able to work in me to will and to do of His good pleasure. Phillipians 2:13.

So the beginning of having or improving the quality of one's life is recognizing that God is right there with you; ready, willing and able to help you in whatever category you may need help in. It doesn't matter our age, our health situation, our weight, or any other obstacle, we can and will overcome.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Marsha