| “For,” our Lord continued, “every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” And while our Lord was speaking of asking and seeking and knocking in prayer, the principle here stated applies to all areas of our Christian lives. The spiritual life that is ours in Christ is not a passive one; we are, rather, to diligently apply ourselves. It is blessedly true that “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.” But in view of this, we have a corresponding responsibility. “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” “Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth … seek righteousness, seek meekness.” “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Then “follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called.” |
