We've heard it said, and it proves to be true, the unexamined
life is not worth living. If we flow through life without evaluating
who we are and what we believe, we have not really lived.
Deep down, we all desire to take a stand and live according
to a con-sistent set of beliefs. This requires a boldness to
explore beneath the surface of our beliefs, into our very soul!
Without this boldness we may give the appearance of living,
and may even fool ourselves for a number of years, but there
will always be an emptiness until we look deep within and deal
with what we find.
God knows every detail of our heart; "Everything is uncovered
and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give
account" (Hebrews 4:13). But our Heavenly Father desires for
us to know our own heart as we are being transformed; "Exam-
ine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test your-
selves" (2 Corinthians 13:5).
As we seek to understand who we are - with all our hidden
motives, pride, and selfishness - we find we're somewhat
difficult to understand. Without the spiritual help which God
freely gives, there will be parts of our life which remain
covered and dark.There may also be portions of our heart we
would rather not face.
Psalm 139:23-24
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know
my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way ever-lasting."
It's foolish to think we can hide anything from God! It's equally
foolish to intentionally close areas of our heart from examination
when we know those areas are keeping us separated from God.
What do we really believe? And are we living consistent with
that belief?
We have been given God's Word as a guide, "a lamp to my feet"
(Psalm 119:105). And as we dig deeper into His Word, we find
the same lamp which guides our steps also reveals our heart:
"The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man; it searches
out his inmost being" (Proverbs 20:27). Using God's Word to truly
examine our heart can be painful. It seems we strip back one layer
only to expose additional layers of sin we didn't even know we had;
but this process must continue without fear!
If we desire to live in His presence and bring Him glory and honor
in all we do, we must determine today to know ourselves. We must
know what we believe, with all our strengths and weaknesses, and
know our level of resolve to follow where He l eads. Let's open our
heart and allow His Spirit to search and wash us with His Word.
Let's follow according to a consistent belief and commit to living
the examined life.
Have a Christ Centered Day!
Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries
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