SURRENDERING TO GOD
“O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways.”– Proverbs 23:26 New Living Translation
According to the definition of the heart, we are being asked to surrender what can be defined as “the vital center and source of our being”. It’s said to be the place where our deepest and most sincere feelings and beliefs lie. It enables our emotions, disposition and character to shine forth. Our heart generates sympathy, generosity and character.
Scripture tells us in Proverbs 16:2,“People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” The Lord says thru his prophet Jeremiah, “But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve." It is futile to think one can keep anything from the mind of God. It’s simply not possible. So when we voluntarily give our heart over the Almighty God, yielding to the prompting of his Holy Spirit, we begin to understand what true freedom is. A whole new realm is opened up to us.
Once we have determined to follow the Lord and his standard for living, we will begin to see everything around you in a different light. It’s as if God’s Shekinah glory is illuminating everything we look at. Only the most ardent follower of Christ will experience this. You feel his presence and not just in church, but when you fellowship with him anywhere. Following the will and the word of God is an exciting adventure. Plug in and go. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
NOTE: Shechina or Shekinah, n
1. (Judaism) the radiance in which God's immanent presence in the midst of his people, especially in the Temple, is visibly manifested;
2. (Judaism) the divine presence itself as contrasted with the divine transcendence. (Collins English Dictionary)
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