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Seeking God With A Passionate Heart
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.
SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8
INTRODUCTION:
The pursuit of God is not a casual endeavour but a wholehearted commitment. Throughout Scripture, we see that God reveals Himself to those who earnestly seek Him. The words of Jeremiah 29:13 make it clear that finding God requires an undivided and passionate heart. Many believers desire a deeper relationship with God, but the depth of our seeking determines the depth of our encounter.
Seeking God with a passionate heart means prioritising Him above all else. It means thirsting for Him like the psalmist who declared, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God" (Psalm 42:1). This kind of hunger for God drives us into deeper fellowship, greater revelations, and a transformed life.
Our generation is filled with distractions that can hinder our pursuit of God. The cares of life, the pursuit of material things, and spiritual complacency can make our seeking lukewarm. However, when we seek God with all our hearts, He rewards us with His presence, guidance, and divine encounters. Let us, therefore, cultivate a heart that seeks Him passionately, knowing that He is the greatest treasure we can ever find.
1. A PASSIONATE HEART LONGS FOR GOD
a) Seeking God must be intentional (Deuteronomy 4:29)
We must actively seek God with all our hearts and souls.
b) Spiritual hunger leads to divine encounters (Psalm 63:1)
David thirsted for God in the wilderness, and God revealed Himself to him.
c) A seeking heart is never satisfied with a shallow relationship (Philippians 3:10)
Paul desired to know Christ more, despite his great spiritual experiences.
d) Passionate seekers experience deeper revelations (John 15:4-5)
Abiding in Christ leads to greater spiritual fruitfulness.
e) Biblical Example: Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:39-42)
Mary chose to seek Christ above all else, and she was commended for it.
2. SEEKING GOD REQUIRES TOTAL COMMITMENT
a) Half-hearted seeking leads to frustration (Revelation 3:16)
A lukewarm heart cannot experience the fullness of God.
b) Wholehearted seeking produces divine rewards (Hebrews 11:6)
God rewards those who diligently seek Him.
c) We must prioritise God above all else (Matthew 6:33)
Seeking first the kingdom guarantees every other need is met.
d) A committed heart perseveres in seeking God (Isaiah 55:6)
We must seek the Lord while He may be found.
e) Biblical Example: The persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8)
Her unwavering persistence brought her justice—an example of how seeking God should be consistent.
3. THE BENEFITS OF SEEKING GOD PASSIONATELY
a) Divine guidance and direction (Psalm 32:8)
God leads those who seek Him with all their hearts.
b) A deeper revelation of God’s character (Exodus 33:18-19)
Moses sought God and experienced His glory.
c) Supernatural provision and divine favour (Matthew 6:33)
God ensures that all our needs are met when we seek Him first.
d) Victory over challenges and battles (2 Chronicles 20:3-4, 15-17)
King Jehoshaphat sought the Lord, and God fought for him.
e) Biblical Example: Daniel’s unwavering devotion (Daniel 6:10-23)
Daniel sought God despite threats, and God delivered him from the lions’ den.
CONCLUSION:
God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion. The depth of our relationship with God is determined by the intensity of our seeking.
As believers, we must not allow complacency, distractions, or worldly pursuits to hinder our hunger for God. When we seek Him wholeheartedly, we will experience His presence, guidance, and supernatural breakthroughs. May we always cultivate a heart that passionately longs for God, knowing that He is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, give me a heart that seeks You passionately.
2. Father, remove every distraction that hinders my pursuit of You.
3. Lord, draw me deeper into intimacy with You.
4. I receive the grace to remain committed in my seeking.
5. Let my hunger for You increase daily, O Lord.
