BIBLE IN A YEAR: Prov. 22-24 MEMORIZE: “The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips” (Prov. 16:23) READ: 1 ...
MEMORIZE: “The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips” (Prov. 16:23)
READ: 1 Kings 3:9-12
One warning every believer must take seriously is found in Romans 1:21. If you have some knowledge of God but fail to give Him glory and thanks, it could affect your heart. Here, for this offence, some heart were darkened. Never joke with thanksgiving because it is necessary for the preservation of your heart! After king Nebuchadnezzar was given the heart of a beast, he immediately began to manifest beastly characteristics. This tells us that the heart is the centre of all of man’s actions.
The type of heart you have will determine your response to issues, men and God. The heart is what gives a direction to the feet, words to the mouth, and decisions to the brain. The body only carries out the contents of the heart. This is why God is interested in the state of the heart, not necessarily our physical outlook or deeds (1 Sam. 16:7).
Most times, when we complain about the unhealthy practices of some people, it is because we have failed to took inwards to determine the state of the heart. The type of heart you have will determine your response to God, and His kingdom. If you have an understanding heart, you will surely behave wisely like young king Solomon. As a leader, you need this kind of heart so that you can lead men aright.
No wonder, Paul taught the Ephesians believers to ask that the eyes of their understanding be enlightened (Eph. 1:18). This has to do with the heart. For somebody who is finding it difficult to walk steadfastly with God or is often falling and rising, the need is in the area of a perfect heart. If your heart is not perfect towards God, you will continue to look for an alternative to God and want to combine the service of God with something else. (1 Kings 8:61; 11:4).
Similarly, your heart can be fixed say on the Lord as was the experience of the Psalmist (Ps. 57:7). To overcome intense persecution or tribulation and make it to the Heavenly planet, you need this type of heart. For you to fulfil your destiny, you must have the right heart. Your heart must be in the best state and be in agreement with the word of God. Is your heart fixed on the Lord? Or are you still making reservations for someone else? Ask for a right heart today.
ACTION POINT:
Like David prayed in Psalm 51:10, ask God to create a new heart in you and renew a right spirit within you.
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