It's All About the Heart
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We hear it said of athletes, "That girl is all heart." We hear it of performers, "He really put his whole heart into that performance." We say it about ourselves when finishing a huge project, "My heart and soul went into that." Can we also see our heart in our spiritual lives?
Jesus revealed His heart when just a young boy.
It is recorded in Luke that when Jesus was just 12 years old, the family traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. When it was time to depart, Jesus did not leave with everyone, Luke 2 records the rest, "After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers."
When Mary and Joseph expressed their worry, v. 49 reveals Jesus' response,
"Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house."
Some versions state this as "about my Father's business." Jesus' heart was about his Father's business, and it showed in his actions and his knowledge.
Let us follow the lead of a young, yet wise Jesus and set our own hearts and minds on things above.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to leave the swirling distractions around me for the peace and wisdom of Your Presence. I surrender my heart to You, Lord. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Proverbs 4:23
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.'
2 Thessalonians 3:5
"May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance."
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