Eagerly Seeking
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“They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them.” 2 Chronicles 15:15
Eagerly: fervently, enthusiastically, readily, willingly, keenly. One dictionary even includes “raring to go” as a synonym! Many years ago we owned a horse that perfectly fit that last definition. While he needed firm encouragement to keep up speed on the way out of the stall, once the barn was in sight, this steed was definitely “raring to go.”
Is that how I approach my personal time with God? Do I enter my quiet space with fervor and enthusiasm? Am I ready to settle into His presence? Willing to hear His voice? Keenly aware that He stands ready to divulge His love through His Word?
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The last sentence of the verse quoted above gives a hint of what might lie in store if my complacency were turned into eagerness: So the Lord gave them rest on every side. In the case of the Hebrew people, that rest was absence of war, but for me it could very well mean a settled confidence that God is in control, or perhaps a mind uncluttered with daily cares to hear His whisper of love.
Our horse headed for the barn because he knew that within it were shade, food and water—and a back unburdened by saddle and rider! We can know far greater sustenance and freedom if we make it a habit to “eagerly seek.”
“Eagerly seeking” takes determination and practice, Lord. Thank you for all you provide as I walk expectantly into your presence.
Question: In what ways do we need to continue to seek God, even after we have been “found” by Him and been reborn?
About this Author: Marilyn Ehle
