What Are You Looking For?
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
December 28th Sermon, Day 1
Have you ever been asked what you're looking for in life? It's one of those questions that can catch us off guard because it forces us to examine our deepest longings. We might say we want success, happiness, or security, but underneath it all, there's often something we can't quite name—a restless searching for meaning and purpose. Many of us find ourselves in church week after week, participating in religious activities, yet still feeling like something is missing. We go through the motions of faith, but our hearts remain unsettled.
This isn't uncommon, and it's not something to be ashamed of. Even faithful people can find themselves searching for something more. The beautiful truth is that what we're really looking for isn't a 'what' at all—it's a 'who.' Deep down, our souls are searching for Jesus, even when we don't realize it. He is the answer to that unnamed longing, the peace our hearts crave, and the purpose we desperately seek.
Today, take a moment to honestly examine your heart. Are you going through religious motions, or are you genuinely seeking Jesus? There's no judgment here—just an invitation to acknowledge where you really are and to begin looking with fresh eyes. Jesus is waiting to be found by those who seek Him with sincere hearts.
Bible Verse
'And it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.' - Luke 2:26
Reflection Question
If someone asked you today what you're truly looking for in life, how would you answer, and does your daily life reflect that search?
Quote One of the most revealing questions you can ask somebody is what are you looking for? Not just in an abstract sense either, but in life. What are you looking for? What are you hoping will bring meaning and peace and fulfillment and direction to your life?
Prayer
Lord, help me to be honest about what I'm really searching for. If I've been going through religious motions, awaken my heart to genuinely seek You. Show me that You are the answer to every longing in my soul. Amen.
