Prov. 4:23- Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life
The heart is the core of our being. What affects the heart affects the whole man. The seeing and taking of the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil is secondary, when compared to Adam and Eve hearing a stranger’s voice and breaking God’s command. It was what Eve heard that did the damage to her heart. What they heard moved their hearts against God. Like Adam and Eve, when we cease to guard our hearts, we become like a country without walls (a defense; Prov. 25:28).
Have you ever noticed that the words “he, her, ear, and “hear” are in the word heart? God made our hearts and He has given us ears to hear His Word, so that His Word will keep our hearts! The woman in the Bible who had the issue of blood—had another problem: she also had a wounded heart. She was financially broke, she had exhausted all her options, and was getting no better but worse. But she heard that the Word was in town. Her encounter with the Word of God changed her heart forever! Is your heart burden down with the cares of this life? Are you tired of being sick and tired? The Word of God will give your heart strength! And once the Word strengthens you, diligently guard your heart. Rather than issues, let rivers of living waters flow from your heart!
Pastor Troy v. Ingram
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