26th February 2019

Checking into His Presence...   Let us talk about motives today, this simple word can be a blessing and at the same time can be responsible for some curses. The operations of the word are unique; simple as it sounds and people are very conscious of it. At the end of the day, it can be accepted, abused and misconstrued. It can be ill timed, misjudged and have also been found to be responsible for every suspicion walking through every facet of life today which can be found in homes, work places, businesses and churches too. The word itself transcends its expectations because every deed revolves round the word ‘motive’. Quite honestly, the word underlies every attribute; whether good or bad or indecisive. Talking about motives, "the Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7). Looking at the story of Saul in the Bible, his motives were to please man and not God. The Lord commanded him to destroy the Amalekites including their King but Saul did something contrary to the instructions of God (1 Samuel 15:1-35). Whereas, David's motive was to please God, after committing adultery with Bathsheba he knew he needed a new heart which only God can fixed. He therefore asked the Lord to "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10) What is your motive? Are you a user, a cheat, a bench warmer in a house of God, a liar, rumour carrier, a skiver, a true husband/wife or a true worshiper? What other motives have you set up for your ministries, your skills, gifts and position in any assembly? Can they be likened to Saul's or to David's? You can make amend today because God really cares. Father, create in us a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us in Jesus name. Amen Just Checking into His Presence...