END OF CAPTIVITY
If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.
Jeremiah 29:13
God is everywhere. God, by His word, became flesh and by His Spirit dwells in all who have accepted the Lord Jesus as Lord and Saviour of their lives. But the biggest issue amongst many people today is that they think that God is so far away that He cannot be reached. People say it is crazy to believe in a God that cannot be seen, so, they fashion objects for themselves that they can worship and serve as God.
But God is as close as the mention of His name. He promised that when we call, He will answer. And we know that we serve a God who does not change or vary with circumstances. We serve a God who delights in His people. We serve a God whose greatest pleasure is the worship of His people. If ever there was a dispute between God and man, it is because man wondered away from God. If ever God rose up to judge man, it is because He wants man to realise the folly and dangers of being separated from Him.
Jonah was reluctant to go to Niniveh because he knew that in spite of all the threats God will quickly forgive the people of Niniveh if they turned to Him. Today, God is saying that if you seek me whole heartedly, you will find me; I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes.
Liberation thought: The son of God came to destroy the works of the evil one.
Further reading: Jonah 3
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help me to seek God with all my heart, soul and strength, in the name of Jesus!
Father, thank you because the zeal for your house has consumed me, in Jesus mighty name