Psalm 24: 3-6 (NIV) - “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.”
Let’s not take being in God’s presence for granted. It’s through the work of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross that we are welcome in the holy place before God. Through repentance, by putting our faith in Jesus, through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we have been made holy, and we can freely enter into God’s presence with confidence and joy!
Jesus teaches his disciples that those pure in heart will see God. What an incredible blessing! When we are tempted to trust in an idol, participate in acts that do not lead to clean hands, let’s quickly turn. Do not let anything take us out of His presence.
Today, let’s spend a moment to pray, asking God to give us clean hands and a pure heart. Express to the Lord how much you yearn and long for His presence. Ask the Lord for more of His presence and power in your life.
-DP