THE LORD SEARCHES THE HEART
By Pastor Ayo-Simeon Agbelusi
The Lord sees beyond appearances. He looks past polished words, outward devotion, and public reputation. He searches the heart. This truth can feel sobering, yet it is deeply comforting. The God who examines us thoroughly also understands us completely.
The Lord declares in Jeremiah 17:10:
I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
When motives are mixed and emotions are unsettled, He discerns what we cannot even articulate ourselves. He is not searching in order to condemn, but to refine. He tries the heart to purify it, shaping our desires until they align with His will.
Today, allow the Spirit of God to search you. Invite Him into the hidden places. Where pride lingers, let Him humble you. Where fear resides, let Him strengthen you. Where love has grown cold, let Him rekindle it. The Lord who searches your heart is the same Lord who faithfully transforms it.
Prayer: Father, please search me and know my heart. Purify my motives and align my desires with Your will. Shape me into a vessel that reflects Your character in all things. In Jesus’ name, amen.
