Seeking Hope

Seeking hope requires an action.  We don’t sit still and quietly say, ”I hope everything will turn out OK”.  There are many verses in the Word admonishing us to do our part and seek. As we would sing  in Youth Group:

Seek and ye shall find,

Knock and the door will be opened,

Ask and you shall be given

And the love come trickling down.

An often quoted verse of encouragement is Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans I have for you, Plans to prosper and give you a future and a hope.”  Verse 13 says, “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”  God is looking for a seeking heart to instill a future and hope.

Seek ye first, the Kingdom of God,

And His righteousness.

And all these things shall be added unto you.

Allelu, alleluia

How do we seek? In Luke, chapter 15, Jesus tells three parables to answer this question. 
The shepherd left the ninety and nine to seek one little lost sheep. His example shows the importance of sacrificial seeking. He braved the elements, expended time and energy in his quest.
The housewife lit a lamp, swept and searched until she found her lost coin. This lady shows the importance of diligence and using all available resources.
The father, did not give up, but daily scanned the horizon expectantly looking for his lost son. This story shows the importance of waiting and praying for what is sought when only God can work a change in a loved one.

Seek first the Kingdom,

And all things will find their place.

Seek first the Lord and all His righteousness,

And seek His holy face.

And the world,and all its pleasure,

Will just slowly fade and dim.

And you’ll find true peace in Him.

When you seek first the Kingdom.

Matthew 13:44, 45 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, or like a priceless pearl. When a man finds it, he sells everything he has and buys the land or the pearl. May you be willing to  sacrifice and diligently pursue a closer walk with God, expecting a positive outcome as you find your future and hope in the King of Kings.