Matthew 07:07-12 – Seek and Ye Shall Find – audio

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Text: Matthew 7:7-12

Introduction

We have all lost something at one point in our lives. Maybe we misplaced our billfold, keys, cell phones, or even our minds!

Most of the time, the lost item does not turn up on its own; rather, you have to look for it.

You may even search for an item identical to the one that was lost, or want something for the first time.

Body

I. There is a wrong way to seek.

A. Some pieces just do not fit in a puzzle!

B. We think we may want a certain degree, job, or significant other. Sometimes we later realize that is not the right thing or person for us, and “something better comes along.”

C. Some seek their own, and not the things of Christ (Philippians 2:21).

D. The wicked do not seek God (Psalm 10:4).

E. The Jews sought a sign; the Greeks sought wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:22-24).

II. There is a right way to seek.

A. Seek the LORD while He may be found (Isaiah 55:6).

B. He came to seek us (Luke 19:10).

C. Seek the things above, and not the things on earth (Colossians 3:1-2).

D. Seek a home in Heaven (Hebrews 11:14-16; 13:14).

E. Jesus taught of a lost sheep, coin, and son (Luke 15).

III. Those that seek the right way will find greater things.

A. God blesses those who seek Him (2 Chronicles 7:14-15).

B. The LORD will not forsake those who seek Him (Psalm 9:10).

C. God rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

D. Those who seek for glory, honor, and immortality will receive eternal life (Romans 2:6-10).

Conclusion

Let us seek God, and the spiritual things!

If we seek diligently, we will find what we are looking for and so much more!