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Seek and You Shall Find: Overcoming Skepticism with Faith


Seek and You Shall Find: Overcoming Skepticism with Faith

Scripture: Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

1. Skepticism is a prevalent mindset in our age, but unbelief should not be considered normal.

2. When faced with skeptical crowds, Jesus marveled at their unbelief, showing that faith is the true abnormality.

3. Seeking purely materialistic explanations may lead to false truths, but seeking the Kingdom of God will reveal the true nature of reality.

4. By seeking God first, we can see His handiwork and involvement in our lives, leading to a deeper faith and understanding.

5. Walking in a continually unfolding revelation of God allows us to overcome skepticism and find true faith in Him.

Dear Lord, help us to overcome skepticism and unbelief by seeking You first in all things. Give us the faith to see Your handiwork in our lives and guide us in our journey to seek and find You. Amen.

My story 

I grew up in a world where skepticism ran rampant. People questioned everything, doubted anything that couldn't be proven with scientific evidence. But for me, it was different. I saw the world through different eyes, eyes that were open to the possibility of something greater than ourselves - the presence of God.

As I walked among the crowds of skeptics, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at their unbelief. How could they not see the beauty and complexity of the world around them and not wonder about the existence of something more? It was in these moments that I truly felt God's presence guiding me to share His truth with them.

I began to speak out, proclaiming a universal truth that had been revealed to me through my connection with God. "Seek and you shall find," I would tell them. If you look for purely materialistic explanations for everything, you will find them, even if they are false. But if you seek first the Kingdom of God, if you open your heart and mind to the possibility of something beyond the physical world, you will find Him.

I encouraged them to look for God in every aspect of their lives, to see His handiwork and involvement in their day-to-day activities. I promised them that if they sought Him out, they would walk in a continually unfolding revelation of His love and grace.

And slowly, one by one, the skeptics began to open their minds to the possibility of something greater than themselves - to the presence of God in their lives. They started to see the world in a new light, one filled with wonder and awe at the intricate design of creation. And as they began to seek God out, they found Him, guiding them and showing them the way to a deeper understanding of the world around them.

I may have lived in a skeptical age, but through my words and actions, inspired by God's presence, I was able to show others that there is more to life than what meets the eye. And as they continued to seek God, they found a sense of peace and fulfillment that they had never experienced before. For in seeking Him, they had found the true purpose and meaning of their existence.

Go deeper 

The Bible teaches that those who seek God with a sincere heart will find Him. In Matthew 7:7-8, Jesus says, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened." This promise is reiterated in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Skepticism can be overcome by taking steps of faith and actively seeking God. Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." By stepping out in faith and seeking God through prayer, studying the Bible, and seeking wise counsel from other believers, skepticism can be replaced with a growing faith and trust in God's promises.

Ultimately, overcoming skepticism with faith requires a willingness to humble. oneself before God, acknowledging our own limitations and trusting in His infinite wisdom and goodness. The more we seek Him with all our heart, the more He will reveal Himself to us and strengthen our faith.

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