Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional 14 February 2022
Topic: A Blameless Heart
SCRIPTURE: 2 Chronicles 16:9 (AMPC)
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him.
Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional 14 February 2022 MESSAGE
God does not say He is looking for someone with a perfect performance, but rather someone with a perfect heart—a heart that desires to please Him, a heart that is grieved over sin and evil, a heart that believes in Him and His willingness and ability to forgive and restore. God knows we cannot manifest perfection. It is acceptable to be needy!
God is a God of hearts. He sees and cares about our attitude of heart even more than our performance. I have said many times that I believe God would rather have a believer who has a good heart and a less than perfect performance than one who has a perfect performance but an impure heart. It is possible to be very religious and to keep all the rules but to have a heart that is far from God.
For example, Jesus had much to say to the Pharisees of His day. They had a polished performance, kept the laws, followed all the rules and regulations, and were proud of it. They also had a judgmental attitude toward others, did not walk in love, and showed no mercy. Jesus called them whitewashed tombs full of dead men’s bones (see Matthew 23:27).
Prayer Starter: Lord, my performance is far from perfect, but in my heart, I desire to please You in everything. Draw me close to Your heart today that I may be like You, amen.
