1. A heart where God's Word goes in one ear and out the other. This is a person who has no intentions of obeying God's Word. They might even attend church, but ignore what God clearly says to them.
2. A heart full of emotion but no substance. This person will jump up and volunteer quick, this person will make a commitment in the heat of emotion, and will cry as they claim a new change in their life. But just as soon as they hit a bump in the road, they quit. They stop attending church and drop out of accountability groups, and will not return calls. They are shallow and easily discouraged.
3. A heart that is divided and easily distracted away from God. This person hears God's Word, and initially responds well, but the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches chock the Word and they get off track.
Work and accumulating stuff becomes the priority for this person. This person will get up with only 15 minutes left in worshipping God to make an extra $15.00 dollars.
4. A heart sold out to God and His Word. This person hears God's Word and they understand with a mind to obey. The evidence is their fruitfulness. Jesus describes this person as doing good works based on their understanding of God's Word. This person loves God through obedience to God's Word.
Question: Where are you today?
Be honest before God and pursue a life of obedience before God so that you are fruitful before God, and a source of blessing to someone each day (Gal. 6:10).
A life of obedience to God's Word makes our departure time easier because when our time comes to leave this life and be with our Lord, we will hear those famous words: "well done you good and faithful servant."
God Bless,
Pastor Kennedy (MZO)
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