Our Pursuit: Seek First

This week, Pastor David continues the Our Pursuit series by teaching on fasting and prayer as a powerful way to seek God first. Scripture shows that fasting isn’t about punishment or religious pressure - it’s about positioning our hearts to hear God clearly, receive direction, and experience breakthrough. From Moses on the mountain, to Esther before the king, to Jesus in the wilderness, we see that when God’s people humble themselves through prayer and fasting, God reveals His nature, reverses the plans of the enemy, and positions His people for victory.“Seek First the Kingdom” (Matthew 6:31–33; Psalm 32:8)God promises guidance when we seek Him first.Fasting helps reorder priorities and refocus our hearts.God knows what we need before we ask.“Finding God Through Pursuit” (Jeremiah 29:11–13)God reveals Himself to those who seek Him wholeheartedly.Fasting creates space to hear God clearly.God keeps His promises when we pursue Him.“Moses: Revelation Through Fasting” (Exodus 34:5–6, 9, 28)Moses sought God’s direction and encountered God’s nature.Prayer and fasting led to intimacy and clarity.God revealed truth and covenant through pursuit.“Esther: Favor That Reverses the Enemy” (Esther 4:3, 13–16; 8:16)The Jews fasted and prayed in a moment of crisis.Esther received wisdom and courage through fasting.God reversed the enemy’s plan and brought deliverance.“Victory Comes Through Alignment” (Judges 20:26–28, 48)God’s people fasted when they couldn’t find victory.Prayer and fasting realign hearts, minds, and direction.Victory followed obedience and dependence on God.“Battles We Cannot Win Alone” (Matthew 17:15–21)Some spiritual battles require prayer and fasting.God releases power and deliverance through pursuit.Faith grows when we depend fully on God.“Jesus Modeled the Way” (Matthew 4:1–2, 17)Jesus fasted before beginning His public ministry.Fasting preceded power, clarity, and purpose.Repentance and renewal flow from seeking God first.“Don’t Give Up” (Matthew 7:7–8; Psalm 37:23–24)God invites us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking.Even when we stumble, God holds us steady.This fast may be the moment God shifts everything.