Thursday, October 3, 2024

A Perfect Heart

Broadcast 4173
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1 Chronicles 28:9 (KJV) And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off forever.

During the holidays, Ben was excited to spend time playing video games. However, his father had noticed Ben's tendency toward excessive play and set daily tasks and chores for him to complete before he could play. Even though there was time left for fun, Ben resented the chores and grudgingly did them, putting in minimal effort. As a result, he missed out on learning and growing through the tasks, viewing them as punishment instead of an opportunity.

Like Ben, we may sometimes serve the Lord with half-heartedness. A perfect heart goes beyond just completing tasks—it reflects our attitude and disposition in doing them. The New English Translation describes this as "a submissive attitude and a willing spirit." If we do things grudgingly or without commitment, we are not serving God with a perfect heart.

God desires us to serve Him with a willing and joyful heart. In 1 Chronicles 29:9, the people of Israel rejoiced because they offered to the Lord willingly with a perfect heart. A perfect heart is also one that is free from offense and fully devoted to God. We see an example in King Amaziah, who did what was right but not with a perfect heart (2 Chronicles 25:2).

As today's Bible verse reminds us, the Lord searches all hearts and understands our thoughts. He rewards those who seek Him with sincerity and devotion.

Go into today remembering that God's eyes are searching for those whose hearts are perfect towards Him, and He desires to strengthen and bless them (2 Chronicles 16:9).

Prayer: Lord, help me serve You with a perfect heart and a willing spirit. May I know You more and live in a way that pleases You. Amen.
—Abraham Damilola Arigi

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