Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God; And Renew a Right Spirit Within Me. - Part 1405

“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 17:10)

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Two very different perspectives and yet inextricably intertwined in such a way that the same conclusion can be achieved. Herein, the Lord is saying, "Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD ponders the hearts." (Proverbs 21:2) He is looking to see if the heart is deceitful above all, and thus, desperately wicked. Indeed, who can know it? He asks. (Jeremiah 17:9) 

His purpose is to give us that believe in our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ by faith one heart, "and I will put a new spirit within you, and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26)

It is for this reason that we repent, asking the Lord to create in us a clean heart, and for Him to renew our spirit to a right spirit. (Psalms 51:10) One that allows for a pure heart, whereby the Lord opens our heart so that we can see God for who He is. 

"Blessed [are] the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (Matthew 5:8)

It is this promise that we hold dear in our hearts. And this is why we keep our heart with all diligence, for out of it -- our heart -- are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) It also explains why the first commandment is critical to our understanding of the principles of the doctrine of Christ -- whereas we love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. (Mark 12:28-31; Deuteronomy 6:4; Hebrews 6:4) 

He is the giver of wisdom and knowledge. He is the giver of life. Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life." The living water wherein one never thirsts again.

Jesus also said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by Me." (John 14:6) Therefore, draw nigh to God, so that He can draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded." (James 4:8) And study His Word to show thyself approved. (II Timothy 2:15)

Why? Because the Word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

He discerns the thoughts and intents of the heart ... that is, until our heart turns to Jesus and we accept Jesus as our personal Saviour, and are water baptized in His precious name -- Jesus. (Acts 2:36-47) 

And, as a consequence of His love for you and I, to the point whereby He paid the price of salvation on the cross with His blood we need to be thankful always, crying continuously and rejoicing evermore, "Abba, Father."

Stand in the offering plate.