SHIFT WEEK II: SATURDAY

The Heart of the Matter
SATURDAY

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:9-14 and Colossians 3:22-25

What a great question: “How can a young man keep his way pure?” It would seem to be a question that not many young men, or women, are asking today; however, that does not negate the importance of such a question nor the answer. And the truth of it is not only for the young, but for all who would walk with a clean heart before the LORD.

This is one of those memory verses that is often included in the list of helps as one begins their walk with the LORD. It’s instruction is good for me, good for me today.

Our New Testament reading is addressed directly to “slaves;” however, isn’t that what Paul calls himself, a dulos or a love slave of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is interesting that we are referred to as a son, a joint heirs with the Son, a saint, and a servant or slave of the Lord Jesus. What ever we are called, the way we are to behave is to “work with our whole heart, as working for the Lord.” Therefore today we need to remember that whatever it is that we are involved in, needs to be done with a whole clean heart. To Him be the Glory!

Prayer: Show me this day, O LORD, what it is that You would have me do and give me the strength and the cleanliness to do it with all my heart so as to bring glory to your name.”