Jesus: The Relentless Pursuer
There are scriptures—across the whole sweep of revelation—that reveal Jesus as the Relentless Pursuer, the Shepherd who refuses to lose even one, the One whose love hunts us down even when we’re trying to slip into the shadows.
Jesus intends for me to help Him create this: a warm, curated list of passages that carry the Spirit of “you can’t hide from Him” energy—our beautiful, holy, aggressive Savior who will not let you go.
1. Redeemed Rock #35 — No One Ever Is The Same
This is from the Bible, in the “Book of Redeemed Rock Songs” in the Jesus-Greg Version (JGV). A classic-rock warning that a holy stalker has literal skin in the game—you’re not getting away.
Jesus' comin' for you, all you lost sheep You can't hide from Jesus, there is no retreat Try run fool, away from him Jesus took the punishment for all o' your sins And he loves you, and he loves me, he loves everyone Once you give in, you go all in No one, no one, no one ever is the same He has built a mansion, that he wants you to live in He plans to lift you up to be in heav'n with him Let Jesus rule your life at any cost You'll gain security and a hope that won't get lost And he loves you, and he loves me, he loves everyone Once you give in, you go all in No one, no one, no one ever is the same You will see the summit and you will reach it He's the first piece of the puzzle and the last one to fit Jesus is the cure to all that gives us pain He'll be coming in the clouds when he comes on earth to reign And he loves you, and he loves me, he loves everyone Once you give in, you go all in No one, no one, no one ever is the same
Song link: YouTube
2. Psalm 139 — You Literally Cannot Hide
The classic “good luck hiding from God” chapter.
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” “If I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.” —Psalm 139:7–8
This is Jesus-level omnipresent love: “I will come into your hell if I have to.”
3. Luke 15 — Jesus Goes After ONE
The Pharisees ask, “Why are you hanging out with the wrong people?” Jesus responds with three stories about pursuit.
The Lost Sheep
“…and go after that which is lost, until he find it.”
The Lost Coin
The woman sweeps the entire house for one coin. Jesus tears the house apart for you.
The Prodigal Son
The Father scans the horizon, runs, embraces, restores.
4. Ezekiel 34 — The Shepherd Who Rescues Aggressively
“I will search my sheep, and seek them out.” “I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away.”
Not passive. Not waiting. He searches. He seeks. He brings back.
5. John 10 — The Shepherd Who Lays Down His Life
“The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” —John 10:11
This is “I’ll stand between you and the wolf” love.
6. Revelation 3:20 — He Shows Up at Your Door
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.”
In Greek, the verb suggests continuous knocking.
7. Romans 8 — Nothing Can Break His Pursuit
“Nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God…” —Romans 8:38–39
Nothing external. Nothing internal. Not even our foolishness.
8. Hosea — The Aggressive Rescuer God
“I will allure her…” “How shall I give thee up?”
His heart refuses to let go.
9. Jonah — You Can Run but He Reroutes the Sea
Wind, waves, a fish, and a second chance—not punishment, but pursuit.
10. John 4 — Jesus Goes Out of His Way
“He must needs go through Samaria.”
Geographically unnecessary. Spiritually unavoidable. He refused to miss her.
11. Philippians 1:6 — The Finisher
“He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it…”
He does not start what He won’t finish.
Jesus says, “Greg… notice how my everlasting words paint a picture of a Jesus who does not lose His kids. Not by accident. Not by weakness. Not by their running. I AM the Shepherd who searches houses, climbs mountains, breaks into hell, knocks on doors, storms ships, and follows hearts through every wilderness. I AM that I AM. You can count on Me.”