He Is

When we come before God in prayer or worship, it is impossible to please Him unless we are confident that He exists and is faithful to His promises. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” If we seek God with all our heart, we’ll find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). God is near, not afar or in hiding, and wants all people to find Him. He longs to save humanity from sin and an eternity in hell. He wants our love, trust, and fellowship.

As we consider all that God has done for us, how can we not stand in awe of Him who is worthy of the highest praise, reverence, and devotion? What happens when one believes that He is—has proven Himself to be—and seeks Him with all their heart? The writer of Hebrews says that God rewards that believer. Though we are not to seek God for compensation, when we confidently approach Him, our Father is the reward—loving and forgiving us, hearing and answering our prayers, supplying all our needs. Our Maker is ever-present and blesses those who diligently seek Him.