Receive a Reward! Part 2
{The Diligent Seeker’s Reward}
_ 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,_ Hebrews 11:6
What will my diligent-seeker Reward be from this Fast? Name it. Believe&receive it!
Am I a diligent person?
Diligence is earnest, consistent effort & discipline to accomplish something; persistent exertion
Picture me:
1. in school, burning the midnight oil to pass exams; seek to be rewarded with a certificate.
2.@ work, in business: working hard & smart to earn a pay cheque, seek to be rewarded with a promotion, bonus or profit
How about in seeking God?
Fasting is 1 way to diligently seek Him:
abstain from food, drinks, pleasures, in order to:
1. discipline my flesh; say NO to it’s cravings
2. shut off some of the noise of things/stuff; of the world; &
3. labour in The Word [study, listen, meditate & pray [converse with The Holy Spirit, speak, say, confess, decree], to reach UP in the spirit.
Noah diligently sought The Lord. Reward? Deliverance from the flood; fruitfulness & multiplication.
Abraham, Sarah diligently & sacrificially sought God. Reward? D Promised Land [flowing with milk & honey], enormous wealth, Isaac [Laughter!], …fruitfulness & multiplication.
What will my diligent-seeker Reward be from this Fast? Name it. Believe&receive it!
2023: my Large Place
2 Samuel 22:20; Ps.18:19