In Pursuit of God: He Loved Me Before I Loved Him

As believers, we know that God loved us even before we knew Him. 1 John 4:9 reminds us of this profound truth: "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." It is comforting to know that God's love for us is not based on our actions or merits, but on His nature and character.

Because of this great love, we have the opportunity to respond and reciprocate by pursuing after God. Pursuing after God is a personal decision that each of us must make. It is not enough to simply acknowledge His existence or attend church on Sundays. We must actively seek Him and make Him a priority in our lives.

Pursuing after God requires intentionality and effort. It means carving out time in our busy schedules to read the Bible, pray, and seek His face. It means making choices that align with His will and purposes for our lives. When we choose to pursue God, we will experience His goodness and faithfulness in ways that exceed our expectations.

Seeking God is a Journey

Seeking God is not a one-time event, but a lifelong journey. Psalm 63:1-3 describes this pursuit of God as a thirst and hunger for Him: "You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you."

As we seek after God, we will encounter challenges and obstacles along the way. However, Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength and mount up with wings like eagles. Our strength to continue the journey comes from God Himself.

It is important to remember that seeking God is not about perfection or having it all together. It is about surrendering our lives to Him and allowing Him to work in and through us. When we seek God, He promises to reveal Himself to us and satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts.

In Conclusion

Pursuing after God is a decision that we must make daily. We must choose to seek Him with all our hearts, minds, and souls. God's love for us is steadfast and unwavering, and we can trust Him to lead us on this journey of seeking Him.

Let us make seeking God a priority in our lives and trust that He will guide us every step of the way. When we seek God, we will find Him, and experience the abundant life that He has promised us.