Call UsBare Before His Eyes – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional March 5th
(God Sees Your Heart)
TO THE BIBLE: Jeremiah 17:10
“I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.”
LET’S TALK
There’re remarkable instances in Scripture that help us understand that the Lord indeed tests men’s hearts.
Consider the story of David, how God chose him from the house of Jesse, and the very significant rejection of his brother, Eliab.
Eliab’s outward appearance was everything you’d want in a leader. The moment he showed up, and Samuel the Prophet saw him, he said, “…Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!” (1 Samuel 16:6).
However, the Bible says, ‘…The Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart”’ (1 Samuel 16:7).
Notice the Lord’s choice of words; He didn’t say, “Don’t anoint Eliab, for I have not chosen him.” If He had said that, it would mean Eliab wasn’t even considered in the first place. But the Lord said, “I have refused him.” It means that God considered him and said, “No!”
Did Eliab ever know that he was considered by God to someday be king over Israel? No! But God considered him and found him wanting.
The story of Abraham is another case in point, this time a positive one because Abraham passed the test. After years of wanting a child, he and Sarah eventually had a son at their old age.
But one day, the Bible says God tested Abraham. He asked him to offer his only son, Isaac, as a sacrifice (Genesis 22:2).
God didn’t announce to Abraham, “Hey, I want to test you now.” No! But Abraham demonstrated his faith that God could raise Isaac from the dead, and symbolically, that’s exactly what happened (Hebrews 11:17-19). He trusted completely in the Lord and obeyed.
You may never know when you’re being tested or considered for the next level of your assignment and promotion. The important thing is for you not to be found wanting.
It’s the reason you must walk in faith, hope, and love. Be humble, and always be at your best, not in hypocrisy but in integrity of heart and uprightness, for God indeed sees your heart.
Go Deeper
Proverbs 17:3; Psalm 26:2; 1 Samuel 16:1
Speak:
I have a heart that loves the Lord passionately and serves Him truly. My desire, O Lord, is to please you always. I’m aligned with your Word today, to know and walk in your perfect will concerning all things, such that my life will bring you glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Mark 11:1-26, Numbers 16-17
TWO YEAR
Matthew 20:17-23, Exodus 14
Act:
Meditate on the opening verse of scripture throughout today.
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