It’s no secret that the Bible’s King David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam. 13:14). He committed to a life of deep trust and faith in the Lord that must have been forged through a lifestyle of earnest conversation, sincere inquiry, and a heart to obey. How can we seek the Lord as David did? Using authentic prayer practices inspired by King David’s own example, contemporary believers can build a relationship with the Lord that is both powerful and meaningful.
How can we seek the Lord as David did? Seek Godly Council – Resonate
Firstly, we must surround ourselves with godly people who can offer us spiritual counsel.
Proverbs 15:22 says, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed.”
This means we should seek out wise and Spirit-filled people who can offer us guidance and wisdom when needed.
Know the “Logos” Frequency of the Holy Spirit
Secondly, we must rely on the Logos of truth – the Word of God.
In John 17:17, Jesus prayed to the Father, saying, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”
The Word of God is the ultimate truth, and it is through reading and studying the Bible that we can:
- discern what is right and pleasing to the Lord.
- find direction in speaking the Word.
- Many times in prayer, you get your answer while praying and gathering your thoughts. The answer becomes clear in conversation, journalling, and lining up your words with the Word of God.
Know Your Own Spirit
Thirdly, we need to be led by the Spirit of the Lord.
Proverbs 20:27 says, “The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.”
This means we need to be in tune with the Holy Spirit and allow Him to guide us in our decisions and actions. This naturally presupposes you repent of any unforgiveness, or secret sins, remove hindrances, and do self-deliverance so your Spirit is sanctified and free from offense! Your Spirit is the vehicle by which we and God communicate. It is from this connection we engage and hear God. Abraham and Moses heard God in their spirit, even before scripture or the Law existed. But for our spirit to be most accurate, it has to be most sanctified!
Know the Scriptures
Fourthly, we need to know the Scriptures, which is the language of God.
In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, it says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
When we know the Scriptures, we are equipped to discern the will of God in our lives.
“Scan” Prophecy, Visions, Dreams and Promises
Fifthly, we can also seek the Lord through prophecy, visions, and dreams.
In Joel 2:28, it says, “I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”
While we need to be careful in discerning these things, they can be powerful ways the Lord communicates with us. Our subconscious is often more in tune with the spirit-world and can be a powerful aid to help us get clarity or confirmation from God. Faithfully scribe and journal these encounters, they sometimes to not make sense immediately, but over time and through meditation and contemplation, you will discern what exactly to do!
Fasting and Prayer
Finally, we can seek the Lord through fasting and prayer.
Acts 13:2-3: “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.”
This passage shows the early church leaders fasting and praying together as they sought the Lord’s direction for their mission work.
Acts 14:23: “Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.“
In this verse, we see Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for the churches they had founded and did so with prayer and fasting. This shows how fasting and prayer can be a powerful tool for commissioning and committing leaders and ministries to the Lord’s care.
Enquiring from the Lord takes some effort and time.
Luke 6:12-13: “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles.”
This passage shows that Jesus prayed the entire night before selecting the twelve apostles. This was a significant decision, and Jesus recognized the importance of seeking the Father’s guidance and direction through prayer.
Worship Sets The Heart Right to Hear and See God
How can we seek the lord as David did? By becoming Worshippers first! He was a worshipper, and worshipping God puts you in the right frame of mind and heart to hear His instructions.
It is in worshipping Him that:
- He answers us.
- our vision gets enlarged and opened to see a Throne Room, a heavenly perspective.
- we all seek the Lord with all our hearts and souls
- receive blessings and guidance from Him as we do so. Amen.
- “How can we seek the Lord as David did?” By following in the footsteps of our lord…
