(Clip) Are You a Seeker After God？
David Wilkerson emphasizes that true righteousness comes from earnestly seeking God's presence with a sincere heart free from sin.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the face of God for righteousness to reign in one's life. It highlights that true seekers of God spend time with Him in prayer willingly, understanding that the power, glory, and victory come from seeking His face, not just routine prayers. The message warns against harboring sin in the heart, as it hinders communication with God.
Full Transcript
I don't know any righteous person that I've walked with or talked with or know personally who's gone any other way. All righteous people who really know what it is to have righteousness reigning in their life are seekers of the face of God. They seek God.
They spend time with Him. They pray. They don't have to be pushed.
They don't have to be cajoled to it. They have a heart for it because they have learned that the power and the glory and the victory is in learning how to seek the face of God. It's more than just praying.
You can pray for eight or ten hours a day and still not be necessarily seeking the face of the Lord. Because if you have sin in your life and you go to Him and not want to deal with that sin, the Bible said, if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. If I regard iniquity in my heart, then He said, He will not hear me.
Sermon Outline
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- Righteous people are seekers of God
- They have a heart for prayer and fellowship
- Seeking God is more than just praying long hours
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- Sin blocks effective seeking of God
- God does not hear those who harbor iniquity
- True seeking requires repentance and purity
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- Power, glory, and victory come from seeking God
- A genuine seeker pursues God's face continually
- Righteousness reigns in the life of a true seeker
Key Quotes
“All righteous people who really know what it is to have righteousness reigning in their life are seekers of the face of God.” — David Wilkerson
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” — David Wilkerson
“The power and the glory and the victory is in learning how to seek the face of God.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Examine your heart for sin and seek repentance to ensure your prayers are heard.
- Make it a daily habit to earnestly seek God's presence beyond just routine prayer.
- Understand that true righteousness comes from a sincere relationship with God, not just religious activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to seek the face of God?
It means earnestly pursuing God's presence with a sincere and repentant heart.
Can prayer alone make someone righteous?
No, prayer without repentance and a pure heart does not lead to righteousness.
Why might God not hear someone's prayers?
If a person harbors sin or iniquity in their heart, God may choose not to hear their prayers.
How can one become a true seeker of God?
By spending time with God, praying sincerely, and dealing honestly with sin in their life.
What are the benefits of seeking God?
Seeking God brings power, glory, victory, and righteousness into one's life.