Mount Olivea Discipleship House

In the journey of seeking God, there exists a profound truth: finding God is not merely a quest of the intellect or the will, but a journey of the heart. It is through feeling after God that we truly encounter Him, a truth often overlooked in the pursuit of divine connection. In the realm of prayers and worship, it is the channel of feeling that serves as the swiftest conduit to accessing God’s presence.

Consider prayer as an atmosphere, rich with spiritual energy. Within this sacred space, it is not the volume of words uttered or the intensity of one’s petitions that draws God near, but rather the fervency of feeling after Him. Just as a magnet is drawn to its polar opposite, so too does God respond to the sincere, heartfelt longing of His children.

Abraham, the father of faith, exemplifies this principle. In moments of despair, when hope seemed lost and faith wavered, it was Abraham’s unwavering feeling after God that sustained him. Despite the barrenness of Sarah’s womb and the advancing years, Abraham clung to the conviction birthed from deep within his spirit, declaring, “I am persuaded.” It was this resolute feeling, this unwavering trust in God’s promise, that kept him anchored until the fulfillment of divine intervention.

In the moments following prayer, the challenge lies not in the waiting, but in the feeling of the answer received. Too often, we petition God with fervor only to relinquish our expectation once the words cease. Yet, it is in the persistent feeling of gratitude and assurance that the seeds of manifestation are sown. Like Abraham, we are called to cultivate a garden of feeling, where faith blossoms even in the face of adversity.

The story of Elijah on Mount Carmel offers further illumination. Despite the absence of visible evidence, Elijah clung to the sound of God’s promise, a whisper amidst the silence. It was this auditory affirmation that fortified his resolve, sustaining him through the arduous journey of prayer. And when the first glimpse of fulfillment appeared, a cloud no larger than a man’s hand, Elijah knew that his feeling had paved the way for divine intervention.

Yet, the journey of feeling after God extends beyond personal petition to encompass a lifestyle of faith. It is a recognition that every act of kindness, every prophetic declaration, is an expression of our heartfelt longing for divine alignment. Like Abraham, who welcomed the angels with a feast before their departure, we too are called to prepare a table of expectation, confident in the assurance of answered prayers.

Therefore, let us not grow weary in the cultivation of feeling after God. Let us persist in the confession of His promises, declaring with unwavering conviction, “The Lord has done it already.” For in the realm of feeling, we not only encounter God but usher in His divine presence, transforming our prayers into instruments of divine authority.

As we journey forth, may we remember that where our prayers end, our feeling begins. Let us, therefore, feel after God with a steadfast resolve, knowing that in the depths of our hearts, divine encounter awaits.