Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Now taking a look at the word earnestly here means to take action, that a person is "showing sincerity or seriousness" and is "in a serious manner" pursuing God. Rather than the opposite frivolous attitude towards seeking God, we are told that when we are fervent, impassioned and zealous in other words, we will be rewarded.
Have we noticed the impassioned and fervent determination upon our kids face as they are trying to tackle or conquer a new set of obstacles, toys or food? Whether their obstacles are climbing stairs, using the potty, learning to stand and walk, or just drawing shapes... our kids can be very determined and focused on their task at hand, not wanting to stop at anything until they accomplish what they set out to do. How much can we learn again from their hearts to master these things and not give up?
What greater task do we have than to earnestly and wholeheartedly seek God and love Him? It is so wonderful that we are rewarded as we "earnestly seek him." We may not see those rewards but can trust that they are ours. We can know that when we have faith and just believe along with passionately seeking God, that we are pleasing Him. There are many times that I pray God's will over my kid's lives, my own, friends and family too. It is refreshing to know that as I step out in faith; believe and seek him in all seriousness, that He will be pleased with me. Oh, how my heart desires to please my God. How great that this is a reminder that we can be on the right track as we trust and seek Him.
Reflection: Sometimes those moments of seeking amidst the "unsure" events of life can call us to distrust. But, those of us who remain faithful in belief and also call upon the Lord while seeking him diligently ("constant in effort"), will please Him and have His reward. God is truly the best gift giver ever. I see this daily in my salvation and my children. He is mighty to save and amazing to reward us just for believing and seeking him "earnestly."
Prayer: Thank you God for your love and reward. Thank you for who you are, not what you do for me. I desire to please you and honor you in all things and ask that you would put a deeper desire for me to earnestly seek you in every area of my life, so that I may please you and have an increase of faith... Be blessed by my heart to know you more, to love you in a deeper way and to serve you for my life.
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