Seek the Lord and Live
"For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: “Seek me and live.”" (Amos 5:4)
It is in the pursuit of God that we discover life. How can we lack life in the bosom of the One that authored life itself? It doesn’t matter what you were pursuing until now, in this hour, this is an invitation from the Lord to pursue Him wholly. Come to Him.
In His presence is an abundance of life. Knowing it intellectually is not enough. You become a beneficiary of something by living it, not by knowing it. Make His presence your singular pursuit in life. The reality is that 99% of the things that you run after can’t help you. But there is One that is your ever-present help, and his name is Jesus Christ! He will never leave you nor forsake you.
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11)
In spite of all the challenges that David experienced in his life, this was his confession and reality. If you know the way to God’s presence you will never be robbed of peace, joy or direction.
His presence makes us whole. There is no greater way to do life than with the Lord Jesus.
The Principle of Divine Boundaries
In Scripture, we see in many instances how God draws a boundary of light around His people.
“Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.” (Job 1:10)
Satan had made a thorough investigation of how he could enter and access Job’s life, but he could not penetrate the God-given hedge of protection.
There is a God-given boundary upon every life, and within that boundary is immunity, protection, grace, and provision. Learn to recognize that boundary, and stay within it. When you do, the enemy cannot touch you.
“And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon. He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.”” (Matthew 15:21-25)
In this instance of Scripture, we are introduced to a heathen woman who had an understanding of who Jesus was, she had done her investigation.
Jesus’ response indicates to us that his earthly ministry had a boundary. He was sent to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus was doing the will of His Father by staying within the boundary of His assignment.
“But we will not boast beyond limits, but will boast only with regard to the area of influence God assigned to us, to reach even to you.” (2 Corinthians 10:13)
Apostle Paul was very aware of his boundary.
Your grace is limited by the boundary of your assignment. Your divine boundary is the divine grace and measure of faith that God has given to you. That boundary is decided by the assignment God gave you. Your assignment comes pre-loaded with grace.
God's will for your life is your divine boundary. When you discover God's will and you stay within the direction of God guiding you in it, you enjoy effortless grace, immunity and protection.
It is imperative that you take time to understand God’s will for your life. The more you do, the more you will rule and have dominion. When you come under the will of God and you have an intimate walk with Him, nothing can touch you.
