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THE REWARDER

 Hebrews 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 The atheist denies the existence of God.

 The agnostic maintains that God is unknowable.

 The skeptic claims to believe in God, but doubts His power.

 The diligent seeker is the one who sincerely wants to know God.

 I – The diligent seeker comes to know God by INVESTIGATION.

            God is not opposed to you investigating Him to satisfy your curiosity. The diligent seeker will investigate Scripture as the believers at Berea did in Acts 17:11. He will also investigate history and will become convinced that indeed God’s revelation is accurate. He will investigate science, for true science does not contradict the Bible, it reinforces the Bible.

 II- The diligent seeker comes to know God by TRUST.

            Life may be compared to a voyage across the ocean. Initially you might have experienced mariners to guide you; parents, teachers, or older relatives, but eventually you leave their ship and begin to navigate your own vessel through unknown waters. As you make steady progress you also encounter some storms. Some are quite weak and make small waves, however some may be hurricane force and cause some major concern. It is during the period of time when the tempest is strongest and the future seems uncertain that trust in Gods’ wisdom and power can really help you. We trust God to take us through the unknown and we also trust HIM when we encounter issues that we do not quite understand.

 III- The diligent seeker comes to know God by EXPERIENCE.

          The things that you learn by practicing your faith enables you to better know God. Each answer to prayer that you receive ought to strengthen your faith in God. Each act of unselfish kindness that is extended to you by another Christian in time of need communicates clearly that God does care. Each time a new convert is born it says that Christ’s Gospel still has power.

 IV- This year God wants to REWARD you.

            The following areas of life will be more rewarding to you if you diligently seek God.

A-    Your study of the Word of God.

B-    Your personal soul-winning.

C-     Your Giving.

D-    Your Finances.

E-    Your Personal Commitments.

F-    Your Prayer Life.

G-    Your Social Life.

  Dr. Tony Smart -  Pastor