GETTING IT RIGHT

READING: HEBREWS 11:4-7

Verse 6: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

It seems we are being taught by this verse that God exists, and that He rewards those who diligently seek His rewards. Is that about it? Is that pretty much right? Of course it isn’t! That is not an accurate
representation of what verse 6 states. It actually says He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, not those who seek His rewards. Too frequently, however, people do act out what is misquoted. At those times they are found aggressively pursuing what they want the Lord to do for them. In the process of reaching so intently for His providence, they fall short of the greater fulfillment and  blessing He intends. That is because their focus on the rewards they seek, distracts them from relating to He Himself, our glorious Heavenly Father. He, in person, is our greatest possible delight and  reward. It is when we seek the Lord for Who He is, that we then receive the rewards that exceed those that come from what He does. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Is there a particular promise of reward that has special appeal for you?

2. How would you classify your level of diligence in seeking God?