GOD KNOWS

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Psalm 139:23,24 KJV

We can hide our thoughts from people but we can’t hide them from God.  He knows what we are thinking and He knows what is in our heart.  Have you ever told people you forgive them but in your heart you did not forgive them?  Not only does God know you didn’t forgive them, you also told them a lie.

Unless and until we forgive people from our heart, we have not forgiven them.  If Jesus hadn’t forgiven us for crucifying Him on the cruel cross for our sins, we would be in serious trouble.  However, because Jesus loves us unconditionally, He asked God to forgive us while still on the cross (Luke 23:34).

Do we really want God to search our heart?  We need to make sure that our heart is in right standing with God at all times.  Jesus may come back for us to take us to Heaven with Him even while you are reading this devotion.  Are you ready to go with Him?  Is your heart right with God?

Heavenly Father, we’re sorry we fail You and hurt You at times.  Please forgive us and help us to be children who will make You happy instead of children who hurt You and break Your heart.  I pray for every person who is hurting today.  Please comfort and encourage them as only You can.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

February 7, 2016