Week of August 11, 2023
“And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.” (Mark 1:36, NKJV)
Simon Peter was known for some foolish behavior throughout the Gospels but he should also be understood as a man that was always seeking Jesus. Peter swam in his haste to get to Jesus and walked on water in order to reach Him. Peter followed Jesus during the night of His crucifixion and ran to the tomb when heard that Jesus had risen from the dead. Peter did not always say or do the right things but he did constantly seek after Jesus. Now because of his persistence to seek the Messiah the disciple Peter was continually growing in his faith.
What do those who know you best know you for? Do they see you searching for fame and fortune or are you known as a person who seeks after Jesus? We are told by the prophet Jeremiah, “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13, NKJV) I encourage starting each morning of your life by searching for Him with all of your heart. I believe that not only will you find Him but also others around you will come to know His saving grace as a result of your example and testimony.
God Bless, Pastor Rick