What Are You Seeking?
By Trevin Wax on Jun 15, 2009 in Devotional Thoughts | 
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The two disciples heard him say this and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?”
John 1:37-38
How would you answer Jesus’ question? “What are you seeking?” It’s a question so profound that it shakes us to the core. Some are seeking money, more wealth and assets. Others are seeking success and a good reputation. Some look to anything that will provide them security and comfort. Others seek for happiness, often in all the wrong places.
The disciples don’t answer Jesus’ question quite right. They don’t answer Jesus’ question by saying “what” they are seeking. They answer it by saying who they are seeking. In other words, they’re not seeking something, they’re seeking someone. They’re looking for the Messiah.
If you are seeking for the happiness that comes from success, you’re going to miss it. If you’re seeking for the happiness that comes from money, that fleeting feeling will always elude you. If you’re seeking for security, you’ll always feel afraid. If you’re seeking Jesus, then true joy will be yours.
True happiness does not come from seeking things; it comes from seeking Jesus. This means that you seek Jesus for who he is, not for what he can give you.
True disciples are those who follow Jesus because we love him for who he is.
The amazing thing we discover in this passage, though, is that the disciples aren’t the only ones who are seeking. Jesus himself is the Seeker. He’s looking for disciples. The Messiah was looking for them, even as they were looking for the messiah! It’s awesome to discover that as you go looking for Jesus, you realize that he is looking for you.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for seeking me and finding me and bringing me to you. Help me to love you for who you are, not for what you can give me. Amen.
written by Trevin Wax © 2009 Kingdom People blog
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The only reason why we seek Him, is because He first sought and found us.
Dr. Paul W. Foltz | Jun 15, 2009 | Reply
yesterday i preached on “who do you say that i am” — a wonderful study (sermon series) might be to seek out all of the questions that Jesus asked in the gospels.
thank you for the blessing of your devotional comments. our hearts are an idol factory running 24/7 and we need the constant reminder that HE IS THE ONE WE ARE SEEKING.
pastor jim sharp | Jun 15, 2009 | Reply
This question shakes me to the core. It’s a question I need to hear everyday…and remember Who is asking it.
Kevin | Jun 15, 2009 | Reply
I was searching for myself and answers, and this was the first question I asked myself. Perhaps I am seeking Jesus. Thank you for the prayer. I am not a Christian, but I believe in the power of prayer and God. Thank you. Perhaps this will help to heal and ease my mind.
Cassandra | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
CASSANDRA;
ASK GOD TO REVEAL WHAT AND WHO YOU ARE, AND THEN REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU.
DO NOTHING ELSE UNTIL HE DOES THIS.
DR. PAUL FOLTZ
DR. PAUL W. FOLTZ | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
Yes, Cassandra, and regard every teaching that seems so opposite and so opposed as actual invitations to trust Christ. The woman of Canaan heard Jesus said, “I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”(Mt.15:24) Her response was to come and worship Him, saying, Lord, help me.(15:25). He went on to present an even more difficult teaching, and that one she agreed with and used it as an argument, a reason for Him to answer her request. Job said it well, “Though He slay me, Yet shall I trust Him.”(Job 13:15). The blessings come through such seeming difficulties, even salvation through a severe trial of Truth.
Dr. James Willingham | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply