Psalm 106:23 – “He threatened to destroy them, but Moses, his chosen one, interceded with him and turned back his destructive anger.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God, I was moved to consider Psalm 103.   It begins with multiple reasons we praise God.   Motivators for developing a deeper relationship with Him.  There are benefits in serving God.  One of the chief reasons is forgiveness.  Then, redemption and restoration. The incredible lovingkindness of God leaves us in awe. Tragically, some develop an entitlement mentality and take God’s mercy for granted.

In that relationship, we discover the power of intercessory prayer.  In Psalm 106:23, Moses serves as our example.  Sodom could have been spared for ten!   Matthew 22:35-40 reveals the importance of the heart.  If God has our whole being (body, soul, mind, and spirit), we discover the doorway to Him.

Matthew 23:28 reminds us that the heart is the key.   When we focus on God being our everything, we see the three revelations of Matthew 25:

1. The ten virgins. All ten were virgins. All ten slept or lost focus because of the delay. Five kept the inner fire burning and responded to the midnight cry.

2. The talents and results. We are only responsible for what we have been given. Fulfilling our assignment is the key. Fear of failure or making a mistake causes paralysis of analysis and results in inaction. The focus is on self, not the kingdom or purpose.

3. True Body Ministry is shown in vv 35-40. If God has our whole being, serving others is natural. Serving others is True Body Ministry. We are Christ’s Body; therefore, if we serve others, we are serving Him.

My prayer is, LORD, help me see You, and be You to others.   No, I’m not Jesus, but if Jesus is in me, living through me, I become the Jesus people can see. That leads them to Him.

Father, help us to become so adept at Praising You that it is second nature.