Advent Series (3/5): The Seekers
As we continue our Advent series Never Alone, Week 3 brings us a simple but deeply important reminder: God is not distant.
The Christmas story tells us, again and again, that through Jesus Christ, we are never alone. Yet in our culture, there is a common belief that if God exists, He must be far away—removed from everyday life, watching from a distance.
People describe God as:
“The big guy upstairs”
A strict police officer watching for mistakes
A firefighter we call only in emergencies
Or a heavenly accountant keeping score of our good and bad deeds
All of these views picture a God who is detached. But Scripture paints a very different picture.
A God Who Draws Near
The Bible consistently shows us a God who is present, involved, and relational.
In Isaiah 2, the prophet describes a future where nations stream toward God, longing to know Him. God teaches His people, guides them in His ways, and brings peace where there was once conflict. This is not the image of a distant ruler—it is the picture of a caring Father who walks closely with His children.
God is not silent.
God is not removed.
God is involved.
The Magi: Seekers of Truth
This same truth is beautifully illustrated in the story of the Magi—the wise men who came searching for Jesus.
The Magi were not part of God’s chosen people. They were pagans, outsiders. Yet they were spiritual seekers, watching, waiting, and longing for meaning. And God honored their sincerity.
In Matthew 2, we read that God revealed Himself to them through a sign—a star—and they responded by following it. Their journey teaches us two powerful truths:
God reveals Himself to those who seek Him.
Seeking God requires willingness—even inconvenience.
The Magi traveled far, left their comfort behind, and followed God’s leading step by step. And when they found Jesus, they worshiped Him wholeheartedly.
God Is Near—Even When We Don’t Feel It
Sometimes God feels distant—not because He has moved, but because we are looking for Him in the wrong places.
We may expect God to appear:
In emotional highs
In perfect circumstances
Or through dramatic miracles
But Scripture reminds us that God is present even when emotions are low, circumstances are difficult, and miracles are quiet.
Pastor Richard shared a powerful image: children in hospitals often have all their physical needs met, yet they ask one simple question—“Will you stay with me?” And loving parents always answer, “Of course.”
That is the kind of God we have.
As David wrote in Psalm 23:
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”
The Heart of Advent
Advent reminds us that God did not send a message.
He did not send a letter, an email, or a sign alone.
He sent His Son.
Jesus came in person—to be near, to walk with us, to show us the heart of God.
God is not distant.
He is not detached.
He is not indifferent.
He is near to the brokenhearted.
Near to the searching.
Near to the weary.
Near to all who call on His name.
An Invitation to Seek
The message of The Seekers invites us to ask:
Are we willing to seek God with open hearts, even when it costs us something?
Just like the Magi, may we keep our eyes open, our hearts soft, and our steps moving toward Jesus—trusting that when we seek Him, we will find that He has already drawn near.
You are never alone.
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