Seeking Jesus

It's not a question of "what would Jesus do?"

It's more of a statement of action on our part:

Seeking Jesus in all things.

What does that really mean?

I think it means a few things:

1. It does mean asking the question of "what would Jesus have me do with this decision?"
That is one part of it
2. It means seeking Jesus daily. In our fleshy life, we only form good relationships with people if we spend time with them. Same goes for Jesus. How can we know him if we never see him?
3. It's seeing Jesus in others. We are all Gods children, even the ones that really annoy us. Why do people strike out with anger? It's not because they are truly evil. Rather its because they are hurting, so they protect themselves.
4. Seeing Jesus in the events that happen around us. Sometimes seemingly good things happen to us. Sometimes seemingly bad stuff happens to us. Do we trust Jesus that its all for our good, or not? Not that God causes bad things to us, or that we aren't to resist the devil. We are never to be passive in the face of evil. But do we trust Jesus to get us through it?

Finally, there is one critical component to finding Jesus when you are seeking Him.

It's a simple word, but one that no one really likes: Repentance

Jesus does not hide from us, He does not play games with us. But what often stands between us and Him is something we don't like to admit to: it's ourselves.

Our pride, our lusts, our idols, you name it can an do stand between us and God. We cannot tear them down through effort, by human self will. We are never strong enough. The only way past our failings is through true repentance and humility.

It's not easy, not usually fun, and sure as heck isn't attractive or sexy. It will not be something that makes a bit book or blockbuster movie. But it works, is necessary, and as best I can tell the only true way to God.