#soap # 2 Chronicles 16 ## Title: The Lord is the One Seeking ## Scripture: (2 Chronicles 16:9) “Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.” (NET) ## Observation: When we think of the game of hide-and-seek as it relates to our relationship with God, we often think of us as the ones seeking. That’s true. The Bible says in James that we draw close to Him and He draws close to us. But, it’s important to remember that He went first. That’s what the Cross is. He came seeking us before we wanted to know Him. Even now, the Lord’s Gospel of hope is a continual loudspeaker sent out for us to come to Him. He is seeking us. Our job is to allow ourselves to be found and then become the seeker. ## Application: Seek the Lord and realize He is already seeking you. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for going first.