Heart Twinge!

When someone begins feeling twinges of the heart (the physical blood pumping organ) -- especially when pain begins radiating down the arm -- generally medical help is sought out as quickly as possible. How many when the surgeon explains the seriousness of the heart condition would look at him and laugh? However, when there is a twinge of the spiritual heart how many are quick to deny there is any problem whatsoever. Just as the pains of the physical heart can indicate a danger that affects the entire body, so it is that the CONDITION OF THE SPIRITUAL HEART can impact our entire spiritual wellbeing.

Some people don't like preaching that hits too close to home. Generally such individuals see the preacher as having gone from preaching to meddling. Nevertheless, when there is a twinge in the heart in response to the message, perhaps we should not be too quick to dismiss it. Is our focus really where it ought to be? Could it be that there is a least an element of truth that needs to be held a little dearer?

After Jesus had shared the parable of the dishonest manager and his shrewdness ( Luke 16:1-9), He went on to address faithfulness with what one has. His final point was on the fact one cannot serve both God and money. ( Luke 16:13) This teaching was heard by some of the religious leaders of the day and it apparently hurt.

We read. . .
"(14) The PHARISEES, WHO WERE LOVERS OF MONEY, heard all these things, and they RIDICULED HIM. (15) And he said to them, 'You are those who justify yourselves before men, BUT GOD KNOWS YOUR HEARTS. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God." ( Luke 16:14-15 ESV)

How many Christians use their lips to honor God while using their wealth to live like the world? We might fool others, but God knows our TRUE HEART CONDITION. When we are willing to acknowledge changes that need to take place, our heart finds restoration and our spiritual activity can become more vibrant.

May we share the desire of the psalmist David when he said...
"CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, O GOD, AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME." ( Psalm 51:10 ESV)

Let us humbly recognize the symptoms as we seek the Will of God for the cure. The Creator of life is able to renew and sustain all aspects of it. May we seek to come to know our true condition so as to be kept on the road to the SPIRITUAL HEALTH that will enhance our usefulness to the glory and purposes of God.

Have a great day OPEN TO WHAT THE GREAT PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBES!
Carl

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