Heart and Mouth

Deut. 30:11

For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off.

 

God [through Moses] went on to say that the commandment was not in heaven or beyond the sea thus eliminating any excuses based on inaccessibility. But the Word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart so that you can do it. How wonderful is this! God made a plan and then provided access to the plan. The same is true today. For believers, the Word is very near, in out mouths and hearts. God has given free access to the throne of grace to receive mercy in times of need. With the mouth confession is made and with the heart belief in set in motion. Such intimacy with God's words gives  guidance,  refuge, strength, help, protection,  and most importantly life eternal. 

 

Following these great words in Deut., God said that He had set before them {the Israelites} life and good, death and evil. Obedience to His command would bring life and good, but disobedience to the commands would bring death and evil. What a choice! Apparently the flesh must be strong because even though belief and obedience would bring untold blessings, many choose false gods. Was it only Israel that would fall short of obedience? Sadly no, even now many know the right and good way, but choose the wrong and evil way. Thankfully, believers have the indwelling Son and Spirit to mold and shape the heart for obedience. God's words must be obeyed!

 

Father,

Thank You for saving me and giving me the good and true. Mold my heart to one of obedience. Keep it soft and responsive to You.

In Jesus name,

Amen