SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND

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Isa. 55:6-9 “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

In Isaiah 55:6-9, the prophet issues a crucial command: “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.” This instruction is not reserved for believers alone but is a universal call—to Christians and non-Christians alike, especially to those children of God who are still wandering in the world. It emphasizes the urgency of seeking God with sincerity and passion, recognizing that there is a finite window of time during which God is available to be found. This window won’t remain open forever, and that is why the pursuit of God must be a priority for every person. This Grace period will be finish one day.

Throughout Scripture, we see the consistent encouragement to seek after God. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that God “is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” The use of the word “diligently” indicates that seeking God requires effort, commitment, and intention. It is not a passive endeavor; it is an active, continuous pursuit for His presence and truth. This is echoed by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 7:7: “Seek, and ye shall find.” The promise is simple but profound—those who genuinely seek the Lord will not be left empty-handed.

Jeremiah 29:13 reinforces this concept when it says, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” To seek God is not a casual or occasional act. It demands our whole heart—our full devotion and surrender. When our hearts are fully engaged in the search for God, He promises that He will reveal Himself to us. Deuteronomy 4:29 also reflects this truth, assuring us that God will be found by those who truly seek Him with all their heart and soul.

This pursuit of God is not only spiritually fulfilling but also sustains us in every aspect of life. Psalms 34:10 provides a comforting assurance: “They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” When we prioritize our Lord, He ensures that we lack nothing we truly need. He is everything we need. He is all our good things. In seeking Him, we find not only spiritual nourishment but also the peace and provision that sustains us physically and emotionally.

The danger of ceasing to seek God is profound. Life in Christ should not be stagnant; it is always moving forward. When we stop actively pursuing our Lord, we are not merely standing still—we are actually moving backward because of the opposite current of the world. The current of the world pulls us backward, and if we are not swimming against it, we are being carried away by it. So it’s only you are either moving forward or moving backward in your spiritual walk. This is why spiritual stagnation is so dangerous. It lulls us into complacency, allowing the forces of the world to gradually erode our faith and growth.

A fitting analogy is that of a living fish versus a dead fish in a river. Only living fish swim against the current, resisting the flow. Dead fish are always carried downstream, swept away by the water’s force. Likewise, only those who are spiritually alive in Christ can resist the current of the world—its temptations, distractions, and sin. Those who are going with the flow of this world are ultimately dead fishes. They cannot swim against the current. To stop pursuing God is to risk spiritual death, drifting aimlessly along with the world’s tide.

Isaiah 55:6 contains a sobering warning: “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.” This tells us that there is a time when God can be found and a time when He will no longer be available to those who seek Him. Amos 8:11 prophesies a day when there will be a famine, not of bread, but of hearing the words of the Lord. There will come a time when people will search for God’s word and not find it. This is a terrifying thought—a moment when God’s presence, grace, and guidance are no longer accessible to those who have rejected Him or taken His grace for granted.

This time is the time of the Great Tribulation (Rev. 7:14), when people will seek the Lord but shall not find Him. During this time, the Holy Spirit will be taken away from Earth Who stops and restrain Satan and his demons from doing what they want (2 Thes. 2:7). When there will be no more to stop Satan, it would be terrible days for those living on Earth.

This is why the apostle Paul echoes the urgency in 2 Corinthians 6:2, declaring, “Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” The opportunity to seek God is available right now, but it won’t last forever. There is a window of grace now, but it will one day close. Luke 13:22-30 presents a vivid image of this in the Lord’s parable of the narrow door. He warns of a time when the door to the kingdom will be shut, and those who failed to seek Him in time will be left outside, knocking in vain.

2 Thes. 2:9-12 “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”

The refusal to seek God and His truth leads to devastating consequences. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 paints a grim picture of those who reject the truth, becoming vulnerable to deception. These individuals are led astray by false miracles and lies because they didn’t love the truth. Their hearts, hardened by a lack of pursuit of truth, become easy targets for the enemy’s deception. This deception will ultimately lead to their destruction.

This serves as a stark warning. The pursuit of God is not just about receiving His blessings; it is about embracing His truth. Without a love for truth, we are left defenseless against the lies of the enemy. Seeking God protects us from falsehood, guiding us into the truth that brings freedom and life.

Isa. 55:7 “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”

Isaiah 55:7 continues by urging the wicked to forsake their ways and turn to the Lord. God is merciful, willing to forgive, but repentance is required. The beauty of seeking God is that no matter how far someone has wandered, there is always the opportunity for forgiveness. We have been forgiven by our Lord, but we must change our ways. We need to repent, forsaking our sinful behavior, and turn back to God.

God’s offer of pardon is an act of grace, extended to all who seek Him. But we must come to Him with a heart of repentance, recognizing our need for His mercy and turning away from our sinful ways. This is the essence of seeking the Lord—coming to Him in humility, acknowledging our need for His forgiveness, and embracing His transformative grace.

In Isaiah 55:8-9, God reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far higher than ours. This is why we must seek Him—because His wisdom, plans, and purposes are beyond our understanding. Left to our own devices, we are limited in our understanding of the world and of life. But when we seek God, we begin to align our thoughts and actions with His perfect will.

God’s ways are not like ours. We may not always understand His plans, but when we seek Him, He reveals what we need to know. As we draw closer to Him, our lives begin to reflect His higher ways, and we experience the peace that comes from trusting in His perfect wisdom.

Isa. 55:1-3 “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”

Isaiah 55:1-3 we can read the word “Come” four times. Those who are thirsty are invite o come to the Lord. Those who have no money, those who have nothing to eat and those who want to hear are called to come to our Lord. Three time also in these verses that the Lord urged us to listen. This repetition emphasizes the urgency and importance of seeking God now, while the opportunity is available. God is calling each of us to Himself, urging us to partake in the fullness of life that He offers. His invitation is not burdensome or difficult. It is an invitation to experience His grace, love, and truth in abundance.

The command to seek the Lord while He may be found is both a challenge and a gift. It is a call to action, reminding us that the opportunity to pursue God is available now but won’t last forever. We are urged to seek God with our whole hearts, to forsake sin, and to resist the pull of the world. As we press forward in our pursuit of God, we align ourselves with His higher thoughts and ways. In doing so, we draw closer to the One who holds all truth and life in His hands, experiencing His forgiveness, wisdom, and grace. Now is the time to seek the Lord while He may be found. Will you answer the call?