Looking for God

                I am currently reading The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. While I would disagree with a great deal of Mr. Tozer’s theology, his writing impresses me in his eloquence and his genuine appeal to seek God whole-heartedly. Of course this brings to mind Jesus’ own words in Matt 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” (NKJV). We are commanded to seek God. It stands to reason then, that God would make it possible – simple even. We need no special equipment save a copy of the Scriptures to seek God. No particular time of year enables us to pursue God more heartily. Our location doesn’t even matter when it comes to our quest for God. (I’m in Burger King pursuing this topic!) Now, you may say, “I’m a Christian. I’ve found God.” To quote Tozer, “To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love.” Our desire should be to know Him more and more every day, even if we have initially found Him in our lives. This becomes the sole responsibility of each individual. However, that does not make Christianity a selfish, “me-centered” faith. Again from Tozer: “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other?” You see, when you and I individually decide we are going to diligently look for God – not just once, but daily – we improve the body as a whole. Our corporal religion, our fellowship as a body of believers is vastly improved when personal spiritual growth is each one’s pursuit. The church body as a unit is stronger as its individual members grow spiritually healthier. So let me encourage you to daily look for God – pursue Him! After all, God has told us, “…from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deut 4:29).