- God is a rewarder!
- Do you know Him that way or do you just see Him as a rule giver?
- God desires to reward His kids...but not just anybody.
- Not just those who "seek Him".
- There is a key word..."diligently"
- Diligently means this : "characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind."
- It means Extremely Important!
- Its the things that you think about the most.
- The things you make a priority.
- You will give your time and energy to them...and when difficult and frustrating times come, you still pursue. You still keep it as the most important thing because it is worth giving your life for.
- The problem is, most people chase after the reward all of their life instead of chasing after the “Rewarder”.
- They make the “Reward” the goal of their life.
- Getting the reward influences all of their thoughts and actions.
- When you chase after the reward, the reward becomes your God, and that false god can never bring you the fulfillment and peace that the True God does.
- By praying and fasting for these 21 days, I am asking you to stop chasing after the reward.
- The reward is empty.
- The reward will never fulfill.
- Praying and fasting says, "God, you are Extremely Important.”
- Praying and fasting is “earnestly seeking”.
- This verse says that when you put Him first and earnestly and diligently seek Him out, He will reward you.
- But the reward comes from Him and through Him,
- He wants you to prosper. He wants you to be blessed, but you will never find true blessing, true peace or joy apart from Him.
- Everything else you pursue will ultimately leave you empty.
- Only God Fulfills.
- Only God gives purpose and meaning.
- He is your source!
- It's in Him that you find direction for your life.
- That is your Reward! You will never be disappointed when you give your life and live your life for Christ.
- So instead of trying to find purpose, acceptance and direction through people, or material things - He wants you to come to Him.
- Earnestly seek Him this morning!
- Give Him 100% worship... Not half or 75%... Give Him all of your life!
- Chase after the Rewarder and You will be rewarded.
- Have a great Monday!