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Seek Jesus!!!

Peter is well known to us for his foolish statements throughout the Gospels. But Peter was always seeking after Jesus. He followed Jesus from afar during the night Jesus was taken captive. He was at a distance as Jesus was crucified. He ran to the tomb when he heard that Jesus had risen. Peter swam in the sea in his haste to get to Jesus. He even walked on water in order to join Jesus. Peter did not always say or do the right things, but he did constantly seek to be with Jesus. Because of this, he was continually encountering his Lord and growing to be an even more faithful disciple.

"And Simon and those who were with him searched for Him." Mark 1:36.

Whenever we see Peter coming to Jesus he is always accompanied by others. Because he was seeking Jesus, others sought Him too. What are we known for by those who know us best? Do they see us searching for fame, power, success, or happiness? Are we known as people that seek after Jesus? God promises us: "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13.

Friends, did you begin today intent on encountering Jesus? Is your search for Him half-hearted, or are you seeking Him with all your heart? Have those around you grown closer to Jesus because they followed your example and sought Jesus? If our heart is set on pursuing Jesus, we will always find Him. "And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come." Revelation 22:17.

May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!

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