"In any case, the LORD said to Samuel, 'Don't think about his appearance or his stature, for I have dismissed him. The LORD doesn't take a gander at the things man takes a gander at. Man takes a gander at the outward appearance, however the LORD takes a gander at the heart.'"
— 1 Samuel 16:7
Do you recollect the b-ball extraordinary Pistol Pete Maravich? He was a mind blowing ball player, establishing precedents in school that actually stand today. In his school vocation at LSU, he scored a larger number of focuses than any university major part in history with a scoring normal of 44.2 focuses per game… even before there was a three point shot. Astounding!
At 40 years old, Pistol Pete, a youthful, ablaze Christian, kicked the bucket abruptly during a get b-ball game with Dr. James Dobson and some different folks. The reason for death was an uncommon heart deformity. In spite of the fact that he was apparently fit as a fiddle, his heart was most certainly not. Pete kicked the bucket since his physical heart had a major issue.
PROFOUND HEART PROBLEMS
With regards to heart inconvenience, ministers see a greater amount of it than the most searched after cardiologist. Endless Christians are strolling around with genuine heart issues - "The core of the human issue is the issue of the human heart."
God doesn't see as man sees, "for man takes a gander at the outward appearance, yet the LORD takes a gander at the heart" (1 Sam. 16:7). What does He see when He takes a gander at yours? Does He see a heart that is genuinely ablaze for and in adoration with Jesus… or one that is somewhat cool and needs enthusiasm?
BUILDING UP A HEART FOR GOD
Zero in on the Cross. "We love, since He initially cherished us" (1 John 4:19). Focus your brain on the penance Jesus paid for you when He passed on the cross. Peruse in the Gospels regular. It is in the Gospels where you figure out how to begin to look all starry eyed at Jesus and build up an energy for Him. In the event that you overlook the cost for your recovery, your heart will start to cool (2 Pet. 1:9).
Be Honest with God. Genuineness and receptiveness with God carries closeness with God. The more you and I spill our guts to Him, the more we gravitate toward to Him and start to genuinely consider Him to be "a companion who sticks nearer than a sibling" (Prov. 18:24).
Put resources into God's Kingdom. Jesus stated, "Where your fortune is, there will your heart be likewise" (Matt. 6:21). Your heart will follow your fortune. On the off chance that you need your heart ablaze for the things of God, begin putting by confidence in the things of God. In the event that you started to quit fooling around about bringing "the entire offering into the storage facility" and respecting God from your riches, you would see God do astonishing things throughout your life because of your submission. He vows to open the windows of paradise when you and I crown Him King of our funds.
Note additionally with respect to giving: it uncovers your heart and is an indication of whether you are a genuine devotee. Scottish Pastor of days of old, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, offered this significant expression, "To give to a great extent and generously, not hesitantly at all requires another heart; an old heart would prefer to leave behind its life-blood than its cash. Goodness my companions! Make the most of your cash; capitalize on it; part with none; appreciate it rapidly for I can let you know, you will be homeless people forever." WOW! Have you ever pondered it that way?
Let me energize you in your stroll with the Lord to zero in on your heart. Look for Jesus with your entire existence. Demise frequently comes abruptly, as it accomplished for Pistol Pete. God advises us to be prepared. The most ideal approach to be prepared to meet the Lord is to ensure your heart is correct and entirely dedicated to Him. Is that valid for your heart?
