Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD… Preparation of the heart is an act of love, not obligation. Ezra shows us that seeking God is not something we stumble into — it is something we set ourselves to do. A prepared heart ...
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Psalm 110:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. This quiet plea from the psalmist reveals a profound truth: the heart does not naturally lean toward God — it must be inclined. Loving God with all the heart begins with asking Him to bend our desires toward ...
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Longing for the Courts of the Lord How lovely are Thy courts, O King, Where angels rest and sparrows sing. My soul finds peace in sacred air, Where glory dwells and hearts repair. Psalm 84:1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! My soul it faints, my spirit ...
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“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” – Matthew 22:37 In this verse, Jesus answers a question that cuts to the very core of our existence: What is the greatest commandment? His response is both simple ...
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The Jewish temple is a natural setting for a Christian to begin this study because it is in this context that God initiated the ministry of music. The vast majority of Old Testament verses dealing with music concern temple worship and it is from these references that much insight is ...
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