Whom seekest Thou?

Tuesday 17 February
READ: John 20: 11-16
MORE LESSON: Psa. 42:1-2

Different people are seeking different things and it is what you are seeking that you will find. There was a time that a crowd gathered to a place where Jesus was but there were certain Greeks who came to worship at that feast who were not in any way confused about what they wanted. They had only one mission: they were seeking Jesus. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. John 12:20-21. These people came to see Jesus. I wonder what the other people came to see.

When Jesus died and was buried, His body was in the sepulchre. Many people forgot about Him but there were a few of His disciples that continued to seek Him. Mary Madgalene went to the sepulchre and when she didn't find Jesus where He was buried, she started searching for Him She didn't know that Jesus had resurrected so she was crying and searching for Jesus' body. She saw angels but she wasn't still satisfied, she wanted to see the Lord. Her quest for the Lord became so intense that Jesus had to come and reveal Himself to her.

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? . . . John 20:15. Even though Jesus had not yet finished the substitutionary work of atonement for man because He had not yet ascended to the Father, He had to answer this woman's quest because she sought Him passionately. It is evident from scriptures that Jesus was originally not planning to come to her, He was on the way to the Throne Room of God for a mission of eternal consequence, but the depth of her quest for the Lord commanded the Lord's attention even at such a crucial time. So Jesus appeared to her and said; Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John 20:17. You will find Him only when you seek Him with all your heart. Jer 29: 13. A good question to always ask yourself as you go about your daily activities is 'who (or what) am I seeking?' Is it money, recognition, success, fame or Jesus? The only right thing to seek is Him, and when you seek Him, you will find Him. When you find Him, every other thing will be added to you.

Prayer/Action
* Pray that you will never cease to make God your priority in life.
* Ask God for a heart that constantly seeks and thirsts after God and His Kingdom.
* Pray that you will not seek God in Vain.

PROPHETIC PRAYER
In the name of Jesus, I prophesy peace and help to my borders and destiny today, in Jesus’ name.