You Can Have My Heart

Make no mistake about it, if God said it, it will come to pass. This is one thing we can count on in this world, no matter how unstable it may become. We can count on the truth, the truth of God’s Word. God speaks of gathering His people back from the nations they have been scattered all throughout the Bible. 

The people did not heed the warnings of the prophets of God to repent from idol worship, so God allowed them to be taken captive and exiled to Babylon. God had mercy on them however and after 70 years caused the king at that time to have a heart towards the people of ‘the God of Israel’. He let them return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple!

However, after a time, the people again disobeyed God and worshiped idols and other terrible sins. After many warnings, God had to discipline and judge them. He allowed the Romans to conquer them and again they were dispersed. This time, after being scattered to many nations all over the world for centuries, how would it be possible for them to return?

Against all odds, without a homeland, the Jews as a whole did not lose their identity. Why? Because God said they wouldn’t. He tells us in scripture that the sons of Israel from every tribe will return to their land as one nation.  They endured many atrocities, like the Holocaust before beginning to return again. In 1948 the State of Israel was established! The Jews have been migrating to their homeland ever since. 

We Gentiles (non-Jews) are grafted in as God’s chosen people by believing and professing Jesus Christ is the Son of God who rose from the grave on the third day. We become members of His household! Can you grasp that? We become a part of His family, family of the God who set the stars in place and holds them there by His word! 

Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, just as you are right now! You don’t clean yourself up and then go to Him. Instead, you go to Him and He will clean you up little by little and teach you all things. He will even give you understanding of great mysteries from the Bible as you seek Him.

Ever notice how God deals with His people Israel in the Bible? He disciplines them when needed, usually after much long-suffering towards them and many warnings. At the same time however, nations who wronged His people certainly dealt with His wrath... sooner or later! Similarly, we as parents we must discipline our children for their own good but look out when someone else wrongs them! We want to defend, protect and restore them, just like our heavenly Father! Nothing they do could ever make us not love them, it’s unconditional!

Everything is working toward the plans of God. To fulfil His purposes. We can take great comfort in that. No matter what is happening or going on in our lives or the world, ultimately God is sovereign and what He has spoken, will come to pass! Remember there are times and seasons for everything in this life and there is nothing new under the sun. If you are going through a rough patch, know it will not last forever! He also promises to never give us more than we can handle, though sometimes it seems God surely is amiss!

This age is winding down. We are experiencing birth pains. One thing we know about birth pains is that they increase. We can expect an increase in sorrows, but as devoted Christians we will not experience the wrath of God as mentioned in the Book of Revelation. However, woe to those who have rejected Him!  The tribulation will be a time of wrath poured out like never before! It is a last chance effort to bring the lost to their knees. God wants none to perish but all to come to repentance. He wants all to choose Him, to choose life!

This generation is experiencing poor mental health as a whole. They are confused, full of fear and have lost hope in the future. It is said that this is the most anxiety filled generation of all time.

Being a Christ follower doesn’t mean everything will be easy, but in the midst of trials and tribulations we have an assurance, peace and hope that the world doesn’t have. It is supernatural, not based on circumstances. We must introduce this source of life, this source of joy, this treasure to them!

What does God want from us? He wants our love and devotion, not perfection. God knew we were fallible humans, imperfect, but He chose us anyway to be His people. He made a way for us to be back in relationship with Him.

We are special. You are special. He knows you by name. He knows every hair on your head. He collects your tears. He works all things for your good and His glory. He is a jealous God. He is jealous for you! 

Do you feel Him tugging at your heart, knocking at the door? Let Him in, and you will never be the same again. You will be born again spiritually, made new, alive in Christ! When you take your last breath, you will be transferred to another realm, to live forever with your Maker in all of His glory! The Bible tells us that there will be no more tears, sorrow or pain!

If you died tomorrow, do you know where you are going? It is one of two places, heaven or hell, with God or without Him. Have you chosen Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?

When you say yes to Jesus your sin is remembered no more, it is covered by the blood He shed on the cross for you! God made a way to bring you back to Him, the way it was intended to be all along. The way it was all the way back to the garden of Eden before the fall of Adam and Eve. Through one man, all humanity died as sin entered and corrupted us. Likewise, through one man, the Son of God, humanity is saved and brought to life again. 

You must choose. God will not force you into His Kingdom. He gave us freewill. Don’t reject Him, He is waiting with open arms to receive you as His child, and He is the very best Father! He takes good care of His children. He is limitless, all powerful, all knowing, and everything good. Call on the name of Jesus today and watch your life change for good. Seek Him while He may be found! He will lift that weight of sin and shame off of you. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light!

All the answers to life are found in the pages of the Bible. It is a supernatural book. Dive into it, don’t neglect it, it is life to your dry bones! Come to know God and stay close to Him by making the Word your ‘daily bread’, speaking to Him throughout the day, and worshipping Him. Set your affections on Him!  Take a listen to “Have My Heart” by Maverick City Music and let Him have your heart today!

 My heart is Yours completely
My heart is Yours totally
 
You love with no reservation
You're not looking for perfection
And there's no need in me pretending
I'll give You everything
I'll give You everything
 
You deserve my full attention
And nothing less than my devotion
Oh, speak to me and I will listen
I'll give You everything
I'll give You everything
 
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
You can have my heart
You can have my heart
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
You can have my heart
You can have my heart…