Seek the Lord While He Can Be Found

It is sad that all too often it takes a crisis for people to acknowledge the really important things of life. I spent a lovely time last week-end with my brother and sister-in-law as they renewed their marriage vows. Having acknowledged the shortness of his prognosis (he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor), they set about prioritizing their remaining time together. This week, they received communion for the first time in perhaps 10-20 years - making peace with their saviour.
Time and again, the Bible in both old and new testaments, invites the reader to 'eat and drink' with the Lord; to receive of His liberality. The true seeker will find, the true listener will hear. But be warned, true seeking is impossible without a 'broken and contrite heart'. And as Moses called the children of Israel to 'choose life' and enter the promised land, flowing with milk and honey, there were still 'giants' to conquer.
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Isa.55:6 "Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near"
Lk.11:10 "Everyone that asks, receives; everyone that seeks, finds"
Jas.4:8 "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you"
Isa.55:3 "Incline your ear...hear and your soul shall live"
Hos.10:12 "Break up your fallow ground; it is time to seek the Lord"
Deu.30:19 "I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE!"
Ps.51:17 "My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God; you will not reject a humble and repentant heart"

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