Here's an example of a seeker who humbly puts God first, thus finding Him and finding great joy. Q. What are some principles of seeking God that you see here? Take note that the Ethiopian Eunuch was: a busy man, a man who needed a disciples help to seek God, a man who used the bible as his guide to finding God, a man who was eager to be baptized. Q. Are you willing to seek God by studying the Bible with me (through these posts) and on your own?

Finding God is like finding a great treasure or a valuable pearl. Q: Is it a joy for you to sacrifice everything in exchange for God's grace? Q: Do you feel like really understand and believe the trade off?

John 16:5-11 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you." (v.7) Why does God seem far from us at times? Separation and loss of relationship often lead to grief and pain. The apostles were filled with sorrow when Jesus spoke about his imminent departure. Jesus explained that it was for their sake that he must leave them and return to his Father. He promised, however, that they would never be left alone. He will send in his place the best of friends, the Holy Spirit. Paul reminds us that "nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:39). By sending the Holy Spirit to his followers, the Lord Jesus makes his presence known to us in a new and on-going way. We are not left as orphans, but the Lord himself dwells within us through the power of the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 4:9; 6:16b). The work of the Holy Spirit Jesus tells his disciples three very important things about the work of the Holy Spirit - to convince the world of sin and of righteousness and of judgment. The original word for convince also means convict. The Holy Spirit is our Sanctifier. He makes us holy as God is holy. He does this first by convicting us of our unbelief and sin and by bringing us humbly to the foot of the Cross. The Spirit convinces us of God's love and forgiveness and of our utter dependence on God for his mercy and grace. We need the power of the Holy Spirit to lead us from the error of our unbelief and sinful ways and to show us the way of love and truth. The Jews who had condemned Jesus as a blasphemer and false messiah thought they were serving God rather than sinning when they crucified Jesus. When the Gospel was later preached on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:37), many were pricked in their heart and convicted of their sin. What made them change their mind about Jesus? The Holy Spirit opened their hearts to recognize Jesus as the true Messiah sent by the Father in heaven.

1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the angels I sing your praise; 2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted above everything your name and your word. 3 On the day I called, you answered me, my strength of soul you increased. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. 8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures for ever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.

Yes, only a few will be saved; therefore, make every effort to seek. Those who simply "try" will be caught off guard by their rejection from the kingdom of God. Q: How can you make every effort to seek Him? (These efforts should help develop and increase your faith in Jesus) Q: Why is it so dangerous to simply "try?"