One Year Bible Reading Day 75: The Sword That Pierces The Heart

“This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. ³⁵ As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.” Luke 2:34b-35


Simeon was a godly man that was told that he would not see death until he saw the Messiah, The Savior!  What a cool promise that must have been, to be able to eventually hold the Son of God in your arms and know that through Jesus, the entire course of humanity and creation would never be the same again!


In John 1, it talks about how the Word became flesh and dwelt among us(Jesus Christ).  When we get to Hebrews 4:12 , the writer explains,  "¹² For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." 


Now, here in Luke, we see how God reveals to Simeon that  this baby Jesus would reveal the deepest thoughts of many hearts and that a sword would pierce their very soul.  It's neat to see how Scripture comes together to maintain unity and consistency.  


Jesus has a way of getting straight to the HEART of the matter.  He knows when we are fake, insincere, unforgiving, you name it.


We can put on a show for others about how we love Jesus and we're a follower of Christ, but as we'll continue to read in Luke, Jesus didn't want anyone following Him, unless they were willing to examine their own hearts, and allow Christ to live THROUGH THEM......often piercing their own soul with the words of life!


How about you?  Have you allowed Christ to examine the deepest thoughts of your heart?  Or are you trying to hold onto them as tightly as you can for fear of what Jesus may reveal or better yet, ask you to do?


May we allow Christ to open our hearts and be vulnerable to His masterful hands to work in and through us the way we were DESIGNED to  . . . . FOR HIS GLORY!


One Thing Challenge:  Read, Pause, Pray, Thank, Confess, Meditate and Wait . . . . upon the Lord!  For He holds the keys to the kingdom AND to YOUR HEART!


P.T.
John 10:10