Isaiah 66: 2 “………. Says the Lord, ‘but on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word.’”
Matthew 5: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
As I pray and meditate this morning, I praise God, for no matter what I have done or how Satan has oppressed me, or I have doubted myself, or Gods love, Jesus continues to love me, if not my thoughts and actions. When I come to Him with a contrite heart, in true repentance, and trembling for my soul before God, and as I confess every sin, I know I am forgiven, for that is His promise. I then can rise up from my knees with joy, to do the will of my Father in heaven, abiding by His commands. John 15: 9, 10”As the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept My Father’s and abide in His love.”
Then we will have true enduring joy that comes from Him, as well as being filled with love for Him and for my fellow man.” John 15: 11 “These things I have I spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.”
What an uplifting emotion love is, especially the interactions between God and mankind! It brings lightness to the human spirit, even when earth is drear and sordid, and not too easy to live in. The words of Jesus become very precious the more they are trusted and claimed into each heart and mind.