Search the Heart

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.

The heart and soul of man is a creation of the sovereign LORD of the universe. He alone can fathom all of the thoughts and intents, the very depths of the heart. In turn this is where Christ, through the Holy Spirit, will speak to us. Awareness of His still small voice will ensure that good fruits will prosper in our hearts, in our souls, and in our lives.

See also The Fruit of the Lips: Peace; The Candle of the LORD; The True Tabernacle

Related Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:4-9; Mark 12:29-34; Hebrews 4:12-16; John 16:7-15; Ephesians 5:9-10

The Candle of the LORD

Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

God first searches the heart, for this is the spring that feeds the mind. He searches the innermost chambers of man, and He knows what they contain better than we do ourselves. His Spirit searches our hearts and minds and exposes every recess to His glorious light. Then in turn He will reveal to us the reflection of ourselves in the mirror of the heart.

See also Did Not Our Heart Burn?; High Places; The True Tabernacle

Related Scriptures: Psalm 100:1-5; Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 19:1-14; Proverbs 27:19; James 1:17-25; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Luke 11:33-36

The Candle of the LORD

Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

God first searches the heart, for this is the spring that feeds the mind. He searches the innermost chambers of man, and He knows what they contain better than we do ourselves. His Spirit searches our hearts and minds and exposes every recess to His glorious light. Then in turn He will reveal to us the reflection of ourselves in the mirror of the heart.

Related Scriptures: Psalm 100:1-5; Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 19:1-14; Proverbs 27:19; James 1:17-25; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Luke 11:33-36

Cleft of the Rock

Exodus 33:22

And it shall come to pass, while My glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with My hand while I pass by:

The glory of the Lord is where our transformation begins and ends. As we open our hearts and minds to submit to God, and the Holy Spirit gains full entrance, the glorious light of God will penetrate every shadow of vanity and human weakness. Then when we seek Him with our whole hearts, He will cover us in His secret place and give us a glimpse of that glory, and where He is leading us. He is the Rock.

Related Scriptures: 2Cor 3:13-18; Heb 4:10-16; Jer 32:40-41; Jer 24:6-7; Deut 32:1-4

The Candle of the LORD

Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

God first searches the heart, for this is the spring that feeds the mind. He searches the innermost chambers of man, and He knows what they contain better than we do ourselves. His Spirit searches our hearts and minds and exposes every recess to His glorious light. Then in turn He will reveal to us the reflection of ourselves in the mirror of the heart.

Related Scriptures: Psa 100:1-5; Jer 17:5-10; Psa 19:1-14; Prov 27:19; James 1:17-25; 1Co 13:12; Luke 11:33-36