“Great spiritual revival doesn’t start from the outside in. It must start in the heart. That’s what God wants. Yes, He wants your hands, your tongue, your plans, your life, but if you don’t want to give Him your heart, He’s not satisfied with the rest. Does your heart long for the Lord?
This is always the decision we’re presented with: Love God, pursue Him, or don’t. It’s what Jacob said to his family. It’s what Joshua said to the tribes of Israel.
And when asked what the most important command is, Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” And if we think we’re immune from idolatry because we don’t bow before carvings of Baal, we’re fooling ourselves. What is in your heart toward Jesus?
Here’s the good news: Anyone could do what Samuel told them to do. Meaning everyone could be brought into a thriving relationship with the living God of grace and power. And if we will love Him, then the worship will flow and the right relationship with develop.“
