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  SUCH AS SET THEIR HEARTS TO SEEK THE LORD GOD
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: To execute a great purpose in life, we must set our hearts to
the task and overcome territorial distinctions and opposition with our
common faith in Christ.

Topics: "Unity in Christ", "Seeking God"
Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 11:16, Psalm 105:3, Matthew 18:20, John 4:24, Romans 12:5, 1 Corinthians 10:17, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 2:2, Colossians 3:14, Hebrews 10:24-25

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts to seek the
Lord God, as demonstrated by the tribes of Israel who, despite
territorial divisions and opposition from their king, journeyed to
Jerusalem to worship. This act symbolizes the unity of the Church of
Christ, transcending barriers of nationality and social status, as
believers come together in prayer and communion. Meyer encourages us to
prioritize our spiritual pursuits over worldly challenges, asserting
that a determined heart can overcome any opposition in our quest for
God.

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Such as set their hearts to seek the Lord God

of Israel came to Jerusalem. 2 Chron. xi. 16.

ALL the tribes were represented in those great convocations around the
Temple and Ark of God. The territory of the northern tribes was now
under Jeroboam; the gulf between the two kingdoms was marked and
distinct. Everything was done by the son of Nebat to make it difficult
for his people to cross the frontier; but their spiritual affinities
prevailed. They were stronger than the antipathy which Rehoboam's
haughty behaviour had excited; stronger than the fear of incurring odium
with their own king; stronger than the inconvenience of the long
journey. In spite of everything, those whose hearts were set on seeking
the Lord God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord God
of their fathers.

Does not this foreshadow the unity of the Church of Christ? Territorial
distinctions, the risk of incur‑ring disfavour, the necessity of
making a sacrifice ‑‑ these things are as nothing compared
with the attraction of our common Lord. Amid wide disunion and disparity
of every kind, there is one mighty bond which draws believers of every
nation, kindred, tribe, and people together. Each morning we all ascend
the steps of the same temple of prayer; each evening we join in one
great hymn of praise; at each Lord's Supper we sit at the same table.
Eating of one Bread, we know that we are one Loaf; drinking of one Cup,
we profess our indebtedness to the same precious Blood for our hope and
ground of acceptance (1 Cor. x. 17, R.V., marg.).

We must set our hearts, if we desire to execute any great purpose in our
life: otherwise we shall be daunted and checkmated by the strong
opposition of men and things.

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