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Psalm 14:2 - Seek God, Not His Gifts.

Psalm 14:2 (NIV) The LORD looks down from 
heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who 
understand, any who seek God.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Millions of Christians spend all their 
time seeking what God has to give them and no 
time seeking God himself. 
   When youre praying for healing and 
restoration, it's okay to want a miracle. But, 
ultimately, it should be God himself you seek - not a 
miracle, a sign, prosperity, or a thousand other 
gifts of God. Your prayer should be: "God, I want 
you. I want to know you." When you seek God, you 
get everything else. 
   God gives many promises in the Bible 
about those who seek him: 
   "If my people, who are called by my name, 
will humble themselves and pray and seek my face 
 then I will hear from heaven" (2 Chronicles 
7:14 NIV).  
   "I love those who love me, and those who 
seek me find me (Proverbs 8:17 NIV). 
   Anyone who comes to him must believe 
he exists and that he rewards those who 
earnestly seek him" (Hebrews 11:6 NIV). 
   "If from there you seek the LORD your 
God, you will find him if you seek him with all 
your heart and with all your soul  For the 
LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not 
abandon or destroy you" (Deuteronomy 4:29-31 NIV). 
   Seek God, not just his blessing. That 
means that, whether or not you get the answer you 
want, youll find joy in knowing God better. 
Whether or not you get what you think is best for 
you, youll be satisfied with what God thinks 
is best for you. When youre going through a 
divorce or a miscarriage or a layoff, seek God - 
even more than your deliverance from your pain. 
   This is not a casual pastime. Dont 
seek God in your spare moments, after youre 
done with work or as youre scrolling social 
media. Make getting to know God better the primary 
focus of your life.  
   "The LORD looks down from heaven on all 
mankind to see if there are any who understand, any 
who seek God" (Psalm 14:2 NIV).  
   It's rare to find someone who's earnest 
about seeking God. Most of us want just enough of 
God to bless us, but not to change us. 
   You don't become an Olympic athlete in 
your spare time. In the same way, you dont 
become a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ by 
giving him your leftovers. Give him your first and 
best, and he will keep every promise. [Daily 
Devotional by Rick Warren: 
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

ONE LINER

We become atheists in practice when we rely 
more on ourselves than on God. [Life Application 
SB] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

2 Chronicles 16:9a - God Strengthens Those 
Fully Committed To Him. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2008/20080728-0942.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657