Day 51 | The Pure in Spirit

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

– Matthew 5:8

Christ’s work was to set before men the character of His kingdom, showing that names and positions and titles are nothing, but that pure virtue and a holy character is accounted as everything in the sight of heaven. In His sermon on the mount, the very first sentences that came from His lips were calculated to lay those ambitions low in the dust. “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” He said, “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

“The Holy Spirit takes the truth concerning God and Him whom He hath sent, and opens it to the understanding and to the heart. The pure in heart see God in a new and endearing relation, as their Redeemer; and while they discern the purity and loveliness of His character, they long to reflect His image. They see Him as a Father longing to embrace a repenting son, and their hearts are filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory.”  – Thoughts from The Mount of Blessing, p. 26

HEART QUESTIONS: When we faithfully walk with God, He continually opens our eyes to more and more of an understanding of His character of love, His will, and His beauty. In the realization of His perfect holiness and purity our impurities come to light and we are invited to receive the cleansing only He can give. On this side of heaven, we see with the eye of faith, but one day soon, we shall see Him face to face because of being pure in heart! That will be a glorious day. Until then, why not ask Him to cleanse our hearts from all impurity and filth? Why not actively search for an ever-clearer vision and understanding of our God and His will?

1. Pray for a pure heart, free from sin, and cleansed from all impurity.
2. Pray for the church membersliving in Tobago. Pray that there would be church growth, increased commitment to God and service, as well as punctuality and consistency in attendance
3. Pray that church members worldwide would put away their differences and come close in Christian fellowship, pleading for the Latter Rain.
4. Pray for the implementation of the disability regulations in our churches and our schools.