READ: Song of Songs 3:1-4
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Proverbs 8:17
You will always go seeking after the one you love. If you love the Lord, you will go after Him. Love is often assessed by who started it all and who went after whom. If you seek someone, if you follow someone, if you pursue someone, it is assumed that you have great love for the person. If you pursue someone, it is assumed that you are the one with the passion, the feelings and the desire.
When people have an illegitimate affair, there is usually an argument afterward about who went after whom. “You started it! You came after me! You pursued me! You hunted me down! You initiated it several times!” These are the common accusations and counteraccusations from those who have fallen in and out of love.
Married couples have fallen out of love when they do not initiate love games. “I am there”. “I am available.” “I never say no.” These are common statements from couples that are no longer in love. “I may not initiate love but I am available if he wants to do anything!” Surely, these are statements that come from those who are past loving! There is no seeking of anyone by anyone! There is no more love!
By night, I sought him whom my soul loveth! God also assesses love by who seeks whom! Do you seek God? Do you initiate love? Do you start the relationship with God? Do you find time to wait on Him? Do you go away and spend time in His presence?
Spending a lot of time praying prayers that have been organised by your church is not the same as going on your own to seek the Lord. I sought him whom my soul loveth! You will always go seeking after the one you love!