We all have a sense of longing for more. Even in the best of times we know there lingers, a sense of dissatisfaction deep within our soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you look for HIm with all your heart and with and all your soul.

In Acts 17, Paul says, From one man He made every nation of men, that they would inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him though He is not far from each one of us. For in Him we live and move and have our being.

So we seek God and learn He indeed is the One who truly satisfies. Isaiah 58 says, The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring who's waters never fail.

This blog is made up of reflections, that are to me, like dew drops in the garden. Things that spring from the pages of scripture and refresh my heart. Whispers, ideas, hope, inklings, inspiration, glimmers, breadcrumbs...all pointing me in the direction of my heart's true home which is the Lord.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His Presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm 23:6


Thursday, May 10, 2012

Treasure

I am dwelling in Proverbs 4.  It tells me that I must guard my heart, watch over it.  My heart is the wellspring of my life. It is the center of who I am; what I do, springs from there.  My heart is where I need to keep the Word of God central.  My heart, when filled with the Lord, is a treasure trove.  It is where His life can overflow from me.  IF I allow that.  I can't keep my heart to myself, picking and choosing my own way and expect to walk closely with Him.  I must come to Him, drink deeply from His Word, and allow His Spirit to teach me and guide me.  From the inside out is the way to live.  It sounds so simple, but of course it isn't.

Proverbs 4:20-27 (nlt)  My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them,and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else,  for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.

It is easy to see here that the heart is what determines how we live.  It is out of our hearts that our words spring forth, our eyes seek what they will, and our feet lead us.  It is in our hearts that the Holy Spirit dwells.  It is our choice to seek God's Word and let it penetrate our lives. It is our choice whether or not we listen to His Spirit. It is our choice to let Him direct us as we go about our day.  Do I trust Him with my days?

He is the Treasure in this jar of clay for sure.  The One true God, who made the universe, within my heart.  Unfathomable! How can He be there? It is humbling. My heart clamors for  things that are so contrary to Him and His ways.  How my own short sightedness and selfishness steer me wrong, how they darken my heart and ignore His Voice.  This is why I so need to spend time in His Word, listening for Him, His truth.  I need to be reprogramed so His way of living overrides my strong bent towards looking out for number one, for worry, for the myriad of ways I follow the way of self-indulgence.  How merciful is God in the first place that He would even come and be with me?  Another unfathomable. He is the shining treasure of light and life in the dark recesses of my mind.  He sees things that I am only dimly aware of, things that He desires to cleanse me of.  He dwells in me with such patience and such love.  All grace. All undeserved.  Come Lord, come. Help me to guard my heart and allow you penetrate my heart, deeply. Thank you my Treasure, my Lord.


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