What do you seek?

This question begs to be answered and how we answer it reveals much regarding the condition of our hearts.  John 1:34-43 is the basis for my contemplation. 

John writes a narrative describing the beginning of Jesus' ministry.  Jesus was just 'outed' by John the Baptist as the Son of God, and some of John's disciples (followers) approach Jesus to check Him out.  That's when Jesus asked this loaded question.

I think its a question He is asking you and I today; "What do you seek?"  Are you seeking fame and fortune, friends, acceptance, happiness, peace, revenge, solitude; the list could go on forever.  What are you seeking?  Do you even know?  Many times we walk aimlessly through life, content just to make it through another day.  In responding to this question, we must begin by being honest with ourselves. 

With the disciples they started out saying, "Teacher, where are you staying?"  Curiosity, interest, investigation of this man called Jesus.  Maybe you are where they began, curious about who He is.  Maybe you are frustrated with life or people in your life and are looking for a way to cope.  Perhaps life is going your way, but you lack peace, joy, and love.  In either circumstance Jesus responds, "Come."

"Come.  Follow Me."  Following Jesus is not something one should do on a whim.  Jesus accepts us where ever we are, but He will not leave us there.  Following Him requires us to change.  For Simon it began with a change of his name.  For you it might be something small.  The goal is for us to want what Jesus wants; to submit our will to His own.  That is what it means to be a Christian.

So today, as you evaluate where you are, ask yourself, "What am I seeking?"  Jesus said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things (the things that you need in life) will be added to you." [Matthew 6:33].  What are you seeking?