Goodmorning and welcome in everyone. Today, we are going to take a look at a passage of scripture from the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews 11:6 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.
The Christian faith is about becoming pleasing unto God. To please God, requires that we obey God. If you are going to be successful at a job, you need to do the will of your employer because obedience pleases them and can ultimately result in promotion! When we please God, it means to make Him happy and satisfy Him by obediently fulfilling His desire and His will for us. But I guarantee you,that you are never going to do the will of God if you don’t possess faith in your heart. Faith is so important that without it, it’s impossible to please him. In order to obey, you must have faith. Faith is what causes us to look at scripture and obediently do what it says. Disobedience to biblical truth does not please God, but stirs Him up to anger. If you’re boss at work gave you a list of commands and instructions, but you refused to do them while He was gone, do you think that when He returns He will rejoice? Of course not. When people don’t believe what the Bible says, that’s called unbelief, and unbelief is a sin.
Romans 14:23 ……for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
When we obediently do the will of God, it is the proof that we possess genuine faith in Jesus. The disciples could tell you numerous times what the Scriptures teach, but if you really don’t believe what they say, its impossible for you to do God’s will. Faith is required. I might tell you that you need spark plugs in your old late model pickup in order for the engine to run. But if you reject that information, no matter how many times you might try to start it, you can just forget it, because without them, it is impossible for it to run. We must trust God’s way rather than our own. Both Andrew and my wife are witnesses that I said I would never teach anybody anything, because I absolutely loathed teaching. But when I became a believer and was baptized into the Christian Life, I understood that my personal beliefs were in direct conflict with God’s will and purpose for me. In order to show my love to God, I needed to do something completely against my will, something that I absolutely hated, and comply to His purpose, rather than my own. For a Christian, faith is having trust and confidence in the Lord Jesus and the teachings of the Christian Church, that were once given to the saints. It is the obligation of loyalty and fidelity to the one whom we claim to believe in, resulting in complete submission and obedience to His will. Without this kind of faith, pleasing God is impossible. To obtain eternal life, pleasing God is a requirement, and it was commanded to the church.
Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Our God loves our faithful obedience.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
Hebrews 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
God is a rewarder. If you do something nice for an earthly parent, more than likely there is going to be a reward. If you have good behavior all week long, and you are bringing home good grades, your dad will probably let you use the car over the weekend. Its a reward for your faithful achievements. If you were to get kicked out of school, or the principal gave you detention or suspended you, do you think that your parents are actually going to reward that behavior? Of course not. Some people in society who are complete unbelievers, will recognize the truth of that statement, while some who profess to be Christian don’t. They want to believe that they are going to receive the reward of eternal life, yet live as a disobedient and rebellious child to His calling. Those who choose that path are going to receive a different reward.
2 Peter 2:13-14 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness,….
Our passage teaches us that God will reward those who diligently seek Him. Diligence is defined as steady, earnest and energetic effort, being constant in the attempt to accomplish something. It’s to be actively and fully engaged. We want to seek God with an energetic effort, showing our love and desire to be near Him.
Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Have you ever looked around your house trying to find something? Was it a halfhearted attempt, or did you search for it with great diligence? God’s blessings come to those who wholeheartedly seek Him.
Psalms 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
God doesn’t want just our prayers, He wants our hearts and our love wrapped up within our prayers. Like little messages that are wrapped up in roses for Him. Some people pray religiously, only to be seen of others, but God doesn’t want religion, He wants a relationship. As a loving heavenly Father, He has numerous ways that He can reward our seeking hearts toward Him. He can bestow upon us Spiritual gifts. He can heal us. He can grant us wisdom and knowledge. He can fill us with joy and peace. He can provide for our physical needs in this world as well, giving us freely all things to enjoy.
Psalms 34:10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
The one thing that is an absolute certainty, is that you can’t receive anything if you don’t even bother seeking Him out, or asking Him.
Matthew 7:7-8 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.
If we truly want to please God, we need to go looking for Him until we find Him.
Proverbs 7:15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
We find favor with Him when we seek Him in this manner.
Proverbs 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Psalms 63:1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
Today I ask you, how earnestly do you seek God? Do you fully engage your heart and mind each day to be near Him? Do you seek His presense, like trying to find water in a dry and…….
……Thirsty Land
Let’s think about these things for today, and Lord willing, we will talk with you some more tomorrow. Till then, bye bye everybody. ❤️
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