Sincere Searching
““I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ To a nation that was not called by My name...Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, And the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, For My people who have sought Me.” Isaiah 65:1, 10 NKJV http://bible.com/114/isa.65.1,10.nkjv Religion is often said to be based on sanctimonious routines, compared to a relationship that is powered by a sacred romance with God. Just like any human relationship that lacks intimacy, God is apparently frustrated by shallow regiments from callers, who derive pleasure in ‘asking’, ‘seeking’, and ‘knocking’, without the desirable patience for intimate relationship. God is more interested in our ‘dwelling in His presence’ than our ‘doing for His pleasure’. Unfortunately, the ‘doing’ Christians always have misguided expectations for fruitfulness, based on their clearly acclaimed excellent coordination of strategies. Whereas, litt...