25 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.
Matthew 23:25-26
How is the condition of your heart? Is it like the Pharisees in the time of Jesus. They had wretched hearts that were power hungry, full of greed for money and self-indulgence to the point of even crucifying the very One who could fill and restore their empty hearts that were broken and bruised? It is easy in this world that focuses much more on the externals to get wrapped up in spending your time, attention and energy in an effort to look the part on the outside when at the same time your inside is thirsty, hungry, broken and longing to be restored and renewed by the love of Christ. It is from the heart that we speak words of destruction to others that cause pain and put up walls of anger in relationships. It is from the heart that selfish desires long to be fulfilled by things in this world that could never satisfy but only cause more brokenness and more pain and emptiness. It is from the heart that the love of Jesus is reflected if indeed you have spent the time with Him in an effort to let His incredible touch of healing and restoration begin to happen in such a way that your life will overflow during this Christmas holiday in celebration of the One who has made you whole. Pray now that God would fill your heart today with His restoring love as you draw near to Him and learn to love Him more.
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