Casual, lukewarm Christianity raises a red flag with me. Why? Because of what Jesus said in Revelation 3:16: “Because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”
Jesus preaches. The kingdom of God is right here right now! Wake up and passionately seek as your first priority to be ruled and governed within by King Jesus day-and-night. (Matthew 6:33)
Jesus teaches. Christ-seekers listen to His voice and follow Him. (John 10:27) Christ-seekers receive direct revelation from God. (1 Corinthians 2:10-13) They receive access to the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16) Christ-seekers are taught by God to love one another. (1 Thessalonians 4:9) Jesus-first seekers hear the words of God. (John 8:47) They are taught (John 14:26) and led by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:14)
Jesus heals. Jesus is seeker-sensitive and seeker-friendly. Continually seek as your first priority to align your will and your desires with King Jesus and everything else in your life will begin to make sense and fall into place. (Matthew 6:33) Let your weariness, pain, and disappointment draw you to Christ and He will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Wake up and become a radically committed Christ-seeker.
Christ-seekers are not self-seeking. (1 Corinthians 13:4-5) They’re self-denying, daily-cross-bearing Christ-followers. (Luke 9:23) True Christ-followers are Christ-seekers, not merely Christ-inquirers. They’re deeply passionate about staying focused on the risen Jesus. They’re not just occasionally curious about Him.
“Seeking” is a powerful concept in the Bible. It involves actively and passionately pursuing the kingdom (the inner government) of God, the presence and will of the Lord and King Jesus, and His righteousness (right-living). (Matthew 6:33) Seeking God requires intention, attention, and persistence.
To seek first God’s kingdom, begin to consistently pray like ancient King David did: “O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You. My soul thirsts for You, my body longs for You, in a dry and weary land without water.” (Psalm 63:1) King David testified: “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; He saved him out of all his troubles.” (Psalm 34-4-6)
God rewards people who earnestly and diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) He shines His light in the heart of a Christ-seeker. (2 Corinthians 4:6) Wake up! “Seek and you shall find.” (Matthew 7:7)
When some of Christ’s followers went to His tomb, two angles said to them: “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:5-6) Jesus is not entombed in history or in religion. He doesn’t stay there. He has risen and is now present everywhere. (Matthew 28:20) Seek Christ’s presence wherever you are and wherever you go.
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