Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Author and Giver of life.
Welcome to this time of learning from the Word of God, which the Bible describes as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105, NKJV).
One of the profound instructions given to us in Scripture is the call to seek the Lord and His strength:
“Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face evermore!” (Psalm 105:4, NKJV)
This verse teaches us a critical principle: we are to seek both the Lord and His strength—not just one or the other.
1. The Danger of Seeking Only God’s Power Without Seeking God Himself
Many people focus on seeking the power of God—miracles, signs, wonders, deliverance—while neglecting to seek God Himself. But the Bible is clear: the two must go together. Seeking God’s strength without seeking His face is a dangerous path.
Jesus Himself warned of this in a sobering passage:
“Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’
And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”
(Matthew 7:22–23, NKJV)
Notice the phrase: “I never knew you.” This means there was never a personal relationship between them and the Lord, despite their powerful ministry works. They operated in God’s power, but not in God’s presence. They had the gifts but not the Giver.
This reveals a profound truth: it is possible to manifest God’s power and yet be completely disconnected from Him. Spiritual gifts are not necessarily proof of salvation or relationship. This is why we must first seek Him—His heart, His presence, His will—then His power will follow in its proper place.
2. How Do We Seek the Lord?
To seek the Lord means to pursue a personal relationship with Him through obedience to His Word and submission to His will. And what is the will of God?
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;
that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor,
not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.”
(1 Thessalonians 4:3–5, ESV)
God’s will is our sanctification—living holy and set-apart lives. And this holiness begins with genuine faith in Jesus Christ.
3. Salvation: The Beginning of Relationship
We begin our relationship with the Lord by believing in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. True faith leads to repentance, and the fruit of repentance is seen in obedience—especially in baptism.
“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”
(Acts 2:38, NKJV)
Baptism, done in the name of Jesus, represents the washing away of sins and the beginning of a life of discipleship. From there, we grow in sanctification, guided by the Holy Spirit.
4. Don’t Seek Power Before Relationship
The warning is clear: do not prioritize spiritual power over relationship. Do not pursue ministry, miracles, or manifestations while neglecting the Lord Himself. Let your primary pursuit be knowing Christ—to walk with Him, to love Him, and to live for Him. When He is present in your life, His power and grace will naturally follow.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8, NKJV)
Final Encouragement:
May the Lord help us all to seek Him with sincere hearts, to desire His presence more than His power, and to walk in holiness all the days of our lives. Let us not settle for external displays of spirituality while neglecting internal transformation. Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually
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