No Hard Hearts

"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him."(2 Chronicles 16:9)

The Pharisees had a heart condition that grieved Jesus. Their hearts were hard and insensitive. If you'll look in Mark 3, you'll see what I am talking about.
God was right there in there midst, and they, of all people, should have realized it. They knew the Scriptures backward and forward, and Jesus fit every messianic prophecy written there. But the insensitivity of there hearts literally blinded them to who He was.

The hearts of the Pharisees were also hardened to the needs of the people around them.

Just think about what those Pharisees were doing.

1. Criticizing the Minister of God
2. Protecting their religious traditions instead of obeying the Word of God.
3. Worrying about there own welfare rather than that of those around them.

I think to one degree or another every one of us, has fallen prey to the same mistake that the Pharisees did. Letting the tender warmth of God's love grow cold inside of us.

I know it's true because if it weren't, we'd be seeing tremendous moves of God among us. We'd be seeing revival on every corner.
That's what God longs to do. God longs to pour out His Spirit in supernatural power and abundance through His church . But we've developed a heart condition that's holding Him back.
Ask Him to give you the kind of heart that will allow Him to show Himself strong on your behalf.

Scripture reading: Mark 3:1-6

(more on God's armor bearer tomorrow)+++