09-26-2025 PART 2: Seeking God with All Your Heart

Section 1

The teaching begins by highlighting the overlooked power of Deuteronomy, noting that when Jesus resisted Satan in the wilderness, all His responses came from this book. Centering on Deuteronomy 4:29, the message emphasizes that those who search for the Lord with all their heart and soul will surely find Him. This isn’t about theological debates over predestination or free will, but the practical side of Christianity—our personal pursuit of God. The Lord wants more than half-hearted devotion; He desires full engagement, a thirst like David described when he longed for God as the deer pants for water.

Section 2

This pursuit is portrayed as passionate and all-encompassing—seeking, hungering, and desiring God with every fiber of our being. James 4:8 reinforces this truth: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” While God can manifest His presence anywhere, He often waits for us to take the first step. The distinction between God’s universal presence and His manifested presence is crucial; one is constant, the other is experienced in moments of divine encounter, like Moses at the burning bush. The invitation is clear—God responds to those who seek Him wholeheartedly.

Section 3

The lesson concludes by stressing that God wants us, not merely our lists of requests. Jesus already affirmed that God knows what we need before we ask. What He longs for is relationship, not ritual. From Adam hiding in the garden to the voice of God calling out, “Where are you?”, the heart of God has always been for His people to walk openly with Him. When we invest ourselves fully into seeking Him, He answers with His presence and nearness, turning our small steps into His abundant response. This is the passion that should define who we are.