For What Are You Searching?

O. T. #2245 "For What Are You Searching?"

July 28, 2022

Zephaniah 2-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Looking closer at verse 3, we find that the prophet tells those who are humble and follow God's commands to seek several things. Seek means to search out (by any method, especially in worship or prayer); to strive after; ask; desire; (make) request.

Who or what are we to seek, search for, desire, or ask?

• Seek the LORD:
• Seek righteousness, which means the right (national, moral, or legal); just.
• Seek meekness, which refers to gentleness; humility.

Are we searching for or desiring the LORD and what is right, with humility?

LET IT GROW

So many people are searching for peace, purpose in life, and love. They can find it in Jesus Christ. He loves us with an everlasting love, not forsaking us. His Spirit gives us peace. His Word guides us in the right ways to live. First, we admit we are a sinner in need of a Savior, believe Jesus is God's Son and Messiah, who died on the cross for payment of our sins. Lastly, confess our sins to Him and ask forgiveness. 

There are other verses in the Word which tell us what we are to seek:

Seek the Lord our God with all our heart and soul. (Deut. 4:29)

Seek the Lord and His strength. (1 Chron. 16:11; Ps. 105:4)

Seek the law of the Lord and do it and teach His statues and judgments. (Ezra 7:10)

Seek peace. (Ps. 34:14; 1 Peter 3:11)

Seek the Lord's face. (Ps. 105:4)

Seek the Lord while He may be found. (Is. 55:6)

Seek the Lord daily. (Is. 58:2)

Seek good and not evil. (Amos 5:14)

Seek those things above. (Colossians 3:1)

Dear one, is Jesus your Savior today? One day we will all stand before a Holy God. Will your sins be covered with the blood of Jesus Christ? If so, they rejoice that you won't have to pay for your sins in all of eternity.

LET IT GO

Jesus, You alone are Messiah, Savior, Redeemer, who is worthy of praise and glory.

Jesus, worthy is the Lamb, who was slain for us, the Son of God and man.

You are my defender and healer. 

At Your feet, we will all bow before You and proclaim You are Lord of lords.

Thank You Jesus for loving us so much that You would suffer and die for us!

Glory to God in the highest!