And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. —Hebrews 11:6 ESV

But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. —Matthew 6:6 NKJV

What is a

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  Seeker
  : someone searching, looking, or pursuing a greater proximity to God’s Presence; someone who has set their heart on a journey.

What is the Reward?

is.

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” —Genesis 15:1 NKJV

The Seeker’s Reward is receiving more of

, with every step made in His direction.

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you… —Jeremiah 29:12-14 ESV

3 Keys to Saying “Yes” to God’s Invitation:

1. SEEK God

- Law of

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Priority

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. —Matthew 6:33 ESV

but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. —Psalm 1:2-3 ESV

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. —Joshua 1:8 ESV

SEEK God

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Habitually

let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! —Psalm 105:3-4 ESV

We tend to

what we can accomplish in one

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moment

and

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underestimate

what we can accomplish over

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time

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…keep on asking and it will be given to you… keep on seeking and you will find…keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened. —Matthew 7:7-8 AMP

Long obedience in the same direction = discipleship. —Eugene Peterson

3. SEEK God

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Community

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. —Hebrews 10:23-25 ESV

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. —Acts 2:42-43 ESV

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. —Acts 13:1-3 NKJV