~~SEEKING TO KNOW GOD ~~

~~'The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' and in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.'
---(Matthew 16:1-3 /NIV)

~~~Jesus had performed many public miracles, but these religious leaders were intent on discrediting Him and maintaining the status quo. Jesus said, “You’re more knowledgeable about the weather than you are the Kingdom of God.” Are we that different? I think some of us truly are more concerned about the weather than we are the things of God. We need to get on our knees and ask Him to show us who He is and what He is doing. We need to learn to recognize the voice of His Spirit. We go to church, we follow the rules. We learn what “good people” do and don’t do in public. But we need to become more in tune with Him and earnestly seek the things of God.

THINK ABOUT IT
~~These men were invested in their influence and their power, but they were clueless about the Kingdom of God. What is your heart tuned to? What are you looking for? Revival is when we begin to say, “God, show me Yourself. Lord, I want to be in Your presence. I would like to participate in what You are doing in the earth.”

PRAYER
~~"Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word, its truth, and how it points us to Your heart. I want to know You, and I want to begin making decisions rooted in love for You. My hope is in You. Lord, help me to never be ashamed of You and your Word. Thank You, my LORD, Savior, and Redeemer. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson--"In Your Presence" // Paul Wilbur // <https://youtu.be/KkfczjtUASo>
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