THE HEART OF MAN (PART 4).TEXT: Proverbs 4:20-23, 14:30,
15:13, 20:5.
From Proverbs chapter 4 we are made to understand that it is
our duty to control the various accesses to our heart. We were advised to
become attentive to the word of God. To become attentive is to observe
carefully and take seriously with an intention to comply with; the word of God.
It went on to say “to incline our ear to His saying”. This is so important
because the ear is one serious access to your heart. If you incline, open,
submit your ear to just anything you will be in danger. The bible says “faith
cometh by hearing and hearing the word of God”.
When you commit yourself to hearing the saying of the word of God
through preaching, teaching, reading aloud, confessing it and other means, you
grow your faith. But if you fail to do so your faith will fail.
In verse 21 the Lord instructed us not to allow his word out
of sight. Keep it in sight, for out of sight they say is out of mind. Keep
reading it in all forms and with time it will flood your heart. When it truly
occupies your heart, the scripture in verse 22 says it becomes life to those
who find them and health to all their flesh. This is awesome! The presence of
God’s word in your heart gives you life and health to your flesh. This is when it becomes possible for you to
effectively guide your heart with all diligence. Once this is done, the issues
of your life will become glorious. Let the word of God take charge of your
heart and you will never be the same again.
-REV IGHO L.Y
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