FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15
“The
Lord searches every heart and understands every motive.” 1 Ch 28:9 NIV
A
SPIRITUAL CHECKUP (1)
The psalmist prayed, “Search me, O God, and know my
heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting” (Ps 139:23-24 NKJV). If you’re wise, you’ll
visit your doctor and get regular physical checkups. You’ll also go to God for
regular spiritual checkups. In what areas? (1)
Your salvation. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old thins
have passed away; behold, all things become new” (2Co 5:17 NKJV). Was there
ever a time in your life when you repented of your sing and placed your trust
in Jesus to save you? Have you surrendered to Him and made Him Lord of your
life? (2) Your devotional life. “I
love your law! It is my meditation all the day” Ps 119:97 NKJV). “Your word is
very pure; therefore Your servant loves it” (v.140 NKJV). Do you read and
meditate on God’s Word each day? Are your personal devotions consistent and
meaningful? Do you try to apply the principles of scripture to each
circumstance you are in? (3) Your
humility. God says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a
contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive
the heart of the contrite ones” (Isa 57:15 NKJV). Are you quick to recognize
and agree with God when you have sinned? Are you quick to admit to others when
you are wrong? Can you rejoice at others’ successes, even when yours goes
unnoticed? Do you esteem others as better than yourself? (See Ro 12:10). Do you
live with a sense of dependence upon God?
Taken
from the Word for you Today devotional
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