God Wants Us to Seek Him

 Scripture:

"The Lord says, 'I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am!' to a nation that did not call on my name.'" Isaiah 65:1 NLT

Observation:

God is speaking here and telling Isaiah that He wanted to help and respond, but nobody was asking for His input in their situations. He was saying that He was ready to step in and help, but nobody was looking to Him. God wants to help us in our times of trouble, but we must seek Him. All we need is a heart in pursuit of Him.

Application:

God gives direction and instructions to His people. He is more than ready to give us what we need, but He wants us to ask Him, seek Him, and knock on the door of heaven. He wants us to realize that we cannot be self-sufficient. God is ready and willing to step in and fight on our behalf, but He won't come uninvited. He doesn't have to say "Here I am" to me; I am inviting Him to lead.

Prayer:

Father, I invite You to lead me and guide me into Your truth. Direct my steps. I am looking for You. I need You in my life. I need to hear Your voice. I want to know Your plans and follow them. Teach me to be Your best follower. Show me how to live successfully in Your kingdom. I am Yours and I cannot do anything without You. 

Your Son,

Jeff