How does God search for His people?

God employs various means to search for His people, primarily through the preaching of His Word. In Ezekiel 34, the Lord expresses His intent to seek out His scattered sheep, and this is realized in the New Testament through the ministry of Jesus and the apostles. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus manifests His searching work by revealing the needs and sins of individuals, as He did with the Samaritan woman at the well. The Holy Spirit, through the faithful ministry, convicts hearts and draws the elect toward faith, making evident God's active role in individual lives. This underscores the importance of the church and the proclamation of the Gospel, which serve as vital means God uses to seek and save His people.