Originally posted on Facebook on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Whether I get anything out of Scripture depends on whether I’m actively looking—because I’m in need.

“Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, ‘What do you seek?’”
— John 1:38

Those who are satisfied with themselves and with the world—who think they need nothing—receive nothing.

“Then some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these words, and said to Him, ‘Are we blind also?’
Jesus said to them, ‘If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, “We see.” Therefore your sin remains.’”
— John 9:40–41

“Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked…”
— Revelation 3:17

And even if I think I receive something, what determines whether it’s worthless fool’s gold or the true riches is what I want.

Those who want worldly gain will find nothing that satisfies.

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”
— John 6:27

But those who want the Kingdom of God and His righteousness—which starts with wanting the King, Jesus Christ—will receive overflowing fulfillment.
A deep, abiding joy.
They will never hunger or thirst again.

“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’”
— John 6:35

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.”
— Matthew 5:6

So I either come to the Word for Him—Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh—or I get nothing at all.

#WYSIWYG #WhatYouSeekIsWhatYouGet #perfectourlove