The Heart of the Matter
FRIDAY
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 4:27-31 and Matthew 5:8
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Moses is addressing the Children of Israel with a warning and a promise. Just as it was possible for them to wander from the Lord and suffer the consequences, do it is possible for us. Of a truth, that is just where we were when the Spirit sought us out and salvation was offered. Although these words were intended for Israelites, they are also meant for us. We have not replaced them as God’s dear children, only joined them. God has always been interested in and merciful to anyone who would seek Him with a whole heart. Jesus reconfirmed that in His sermon on the mount when He said, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.”
We are pure in heart only by the blood of Jesus that was shed for the forgiveness of our sin. Just as He said to others who were cleansed, healed, or forgiven; He says to us, “Go and sin no more.”
Prayer: O God, because of the blood of Jesus, here I am before You today. Forgive my missing the mark of holiness, of Your perfect will for my life, and help me to serve You this day with a pure heart.
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