On Seeking Righteousness

As it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one;

no one understands; no one seeks for God.

All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;

No one does good, not even one.

Romans 3:10-12

Scriptures depiction of our hearts is not a pretty one. It clearly states, that left to our own devices, we would have nothing to do with God. We lack righteousness, understanding, desire, and value. However, by God’s grace these things to not have to be true.

We must come to the point that we recognize our sinfulness. We must recognize that there is nothing in us that would pursue God. Therefore, if there is an urge within us to move toward God, it is the Holy Spirit at work within us. Such yearnings should not be ignored. To sense God’s movement within your heart is a holy moment. It is a moment that should be given our utmost attention.

At its foundation, the call of God is a call to surrender. It is to recognize the verdict that the passage above renders, and to seek God’s forgiveness. In seeking forgiveness, we then surrender our lives to the will and purposes of God. As we surrender, salvation is ours. If you sense God drawing you, especially and the fundamental level of surrendering to Him, do not turn a deaf ear. Hear the Lord and respond to Him.