The word seek is one of the most common words in the King James Version Bible. It appears 291 times in the King James version Bible. 210 in the Old Testament and 81 times in the New Testament (i). But what does it mean to seek God or to seek His kingdom? And how can we apply this word to our personal life?
To seek means to search for, to pursue, to desire, to inquire, or to ask. It implies a sense of intentionality and diligence. When we seek something, we are not passive or indifferent. We are active and focused. We are willing to invest our time, energy, and resources to find what we are looking for.
The Bible tells us that God is a reward for those who diligently seek Him. “But without faith 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.” (Hebrews 11:6).
He wants us to seek Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. “But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” Deuteronomy 4:29 See also Matthew 22:37 (ii)
He promises that if we seek Him, we will find Him.
Jeremiah 29:13 Says “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart”.
In The Gospel of Matthew 7:7-8 Jesus Says:
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened”.
But how do we seek God in our daily life? Here are some practical ways:
- Seek God through His Word. The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself to us. It is His love letter, His instruction manual, His history book, and His prophecy. It reveals His character, His will, His plans, and His promises. By reading, studying, meditating, and obeying His Word, we can know Him more intimately and grow in our relationship with Him.
- Seek God through prayer. Prayer is our communication with God. It is our way of expressing our praise, gratitude, confession, petition, and intercession to Him. It is also our way of listening to His voice and aligning our will with His. By praying without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), we can stay connected with God and experience His presence and power in our lives.
- Seek God through worship. Worship is our response to God’s greatness and goodness. It is our way of honoring, adoring, and glorifying Him for who He is and what He has done. Worship is not limited to singing songs or attending church services. It is a lifestyle of surrendering ourselves to God and living for His glory in everything we do.
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:1-2
- Seek God through fellowship. Fellowship is our interaction with other believers who share the same faith and love for God. It is our way of encouraging, edifying, and exhorting one another to grow in Christlikeness (Hebrews 10:24-25).(iii) It is also our way of serving, caring, and bearing one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).(iv) By being part of a local church or a small group, we can experience the joy and strength of being in God’s family.
- Seek God through obedience. Obedience is the demonstration of our love and loyalty to God. It is our way of showing that we trust Him and submit to His authority. It is also our way of proving that we are His disciples and friends (John 14:15; John 15:14).(V) By obeying God’s commands and following His guidance, we can please Him and fulfill His purpose for our lives.
Seeking God is not a one-time event or a casual activity. It is a lifelong journey and a passionate pursuit. It requires commitment, diligence, and perseverance. But it also brings rewards, blessings, and satisfaction. As the psalmist said, “One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.” (Psalm 27:4) . May You Keep Seeking!
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Endnotes
i. Bible Gateway Search results for Seek in KJV Bible. https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=seek&version=KJV
ii. Matthew 22:37 King James Version ‘Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind’.
iii. Hebrews 10:24-25 King James Version ‘And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching’.
iv. Galatians 6:2 King James Version ‘Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ’.
v. John 14:15 King James Version “ If ye love me, keep my commandments”. John 15:14 King James Version “ Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.”