THE REWARD OF SEEKING GOD

SERIES: DRAW NEAR TO GOD.

TEXT: HEBREWS 11:6.

The Bible tells us that God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek God. Seeking God is never in vain, there is a guaranteed return for every spiritual investment made in pursuing His presence. Many believers engage in service, sacrifice and spiritual disciplines but when seeking God becomes intentional, passionate and consistent, it unlocks dimensions of reward beyond natural understanding.

Seeking God means to pursue Him with the whole heart- not merely for what he gives, but for who He is.

Seeking God is to desire His presence, His voice, His ways and His will. God does not hide himself to frustrate us, but rather He waits to be sought by those who genuinely desire Him.

God longs to reveal Himself to the hungry heart.

In every generation, those who have walked closely with God have experienced His favor, guidance, provision and supernatural breakthroughs.

The reward of serving God is not limited to material blessings- it includes intimacy, divine wisdom, peace, spiritual authority and eternal impact. Let us learn:-

SEEKING GOD BRINGS DIVINE REWARD.

• God never allows the pursuit of Him end in disappointment.

1. God is a rewarder (Hebrews 11:6)
   • Seeking God with Faith and diligence guarantees a divine response
2. God rewards with His presence (Jeremiah 29:13)

• When we search for Him wholeheartedly, He makes Himself known.

3. God responds with answers and direction (Isaiah 45:19)

• God speaks clearly and reveals His plans to seekers.

4. God rewards openly what is sought in secret(Matt 6:6)

• Private devotion leads to public manifestation of favor.
• Cornelius sought God through prayer and almsgiving, and God sent Peter with the Gospel.
• His household received salvation and the Holy spirit anointing (Acts 10:1-4, 44-48)

SEEKING GOD UNLOCKS SUPERNATURAL PROVISION

• Those who seek God lack nothing good.

1. God satisfied the desires of seekers (Psalms 34:10)

• Even young lions may suffer hunger but seekers of God are always sustained.

2. All things are added to those who seek first the kingdom of God. (Matt 6:33)

• Provision follows priority – when God comes first needs are met.

3. Divine supply flows to those who seek His will ( Philipians 4:19)

• God meets the needs of those aligned with His purpose.

4. Seeking God leads to generational blessing (Psalms 122:1-3)

• A man who fears and seeks God leaves an inheritance of favor for his children.
• Elijah was provided for during the severe drought and famine because he walked clearly with God, divine provision followed him at the brook and then at the poor widow’s house (1st Kings 17:1-6)

SEEKING GOD RELEASES DIVINE WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING

• Spiritual insight and clarity are the portion of those who seek the Lord.

1. Those who seek God receive discernment (Proverbs 2:3-6)

• Wisdom and understanding are stored up for the upright who seek God.

2. Revelation knowledge comes to seekers (Ephesians 1:17-18)

• The eyes of their understanding are enlightened

3. Secrets are revealed in His presence. (Jeremiah 33:3)

• God calls seekers to come up higher and hear what others cannot.

4. Seeking leads to encounters that change destinies. (Gen. 32:24-30)

• Jacob’s life changed forever after an intense seeking moment with God.
• Daniel sought God through prayer and fasting, and divine wisdom was given to interpret dreams and unlock mysteries (Daniel 2:17-23)

SEEKING GOD RESULTS IN INTIMACY AND SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY.

• Spiritual depth brings power and intimacy leads to dominion.

1. Seeking God draws you into deeper relationship (James 4:8)

• As you come closer to God, He comes closer to you – Power is the result.

2. Intimacy builds trust and spiritual sensitivity (John 15:5-7)

• Abiding in Christ leads to answered prayers and fruitful living.

3. Spiritual power flows from intimacy (Acts 4:13)

• The boldness of the disciples was a result of their time with Christ.

4. God entrusts seekers with spiritual authority (Mark 16:17-18)

• Power over demons and healing flows through those who pursue God.
• Moses closeness with God granted him the authority to confront Pharaoh, part the Red Sea and lead Israel through divine guidance. (Exodus 33:12-17)

CONCLUSION

• Seeking God is one of the most powerful spiritual habits a believer can cultivate.
• Seeking God draws us into deeper relationship, aligns us with His will, unlocks His blessings and transforms us into instruments of His glory.
• There is no loss in pursuing God. There are only eternal and earthly rewards.
• God is not hiding from you- He is inviting you.
• God’s rewards are actually reserved for those who pursue Him diligently, sacrificially and persistently.
• If only you will seek Him with all your heart, He will manifest Himself to you in ways you never imagined.

PRAYER

• Father, give me a burning desire to seek you daily.
• Lord, help me prioritize your kingdom above all else.
• Dear Father, may I receive divine rewards as I pursue your presence.
• Father help me to seek you not just for blessings but for who you are. Make me a vessel of your power through intimacy.