The Thoughts & Intents of the Heart | Pastor Jessica Martin-Lynch | Tuesday, September 23

Описание: ✨ Sermon Series: The Thoughts & Intents of the Heart ✨

Tonight at Growing in Grace, Pastor Jessica Martin-Lynch is bringing a powerful and timely word in our ongoing series, The Thoughts & Intents of the Heart. This series is all about allowing God’s Word to shine His light into the deepest parts of our inner life, where our thoughts, motives, and desires are formed.

📖 Key Passage – Hebrews 4:12
“For the Word of God is living, and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

The Word of God is not just ink on paper—it is alive. It is Jesus Christ Himself, the Living Word (John 1:1, 14). His Word examines what we often try to hide, revealing our true identity, and restoring us to God’s original design.

❤️ What We’re Learning Today:

Jesus Examines and Reveals the Heart – Proverbs 21:2 reminds us, “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord examines the hearts.” Though our own understanding may deceive us (Jeremiah 17:9–10), God searches and knows the truth. Jesus lovingly examines hidden thoughts, reveals who we truly are, and destroys lies within the soul.
Jesus Brings Us Back to Our True Identity – Repentance means returning. Like the prodigal son who “came to himself” (Luke 15), the Word restores us and realigns us with God’s purpose. John 1:16–17 tells us that grace and truth come through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Transforms Our Speech and Actions – Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34–37). A good treasure within produces good fruit (Luke 6:45). Transformation begins with the heart, and it flows into our words and deeds.

Jesus Establishes His Word and Purpose in Us – God promises in Isaiah 55:11 that His Word will accomplish its purpose. When we meditate on His Word daily (Joshua 1:8) and hide it in our hearts (Psalm 119:11), He establishes His will in our lives and leads us to success in His plan.

🔥 Application Steps for Us Today:
Invite His Search – “Search me, O God…” (Psalm 139:23–24)
Return Daily – Live in repentance as restoration.
Guard Your Heart – “Keep your heart with all diligence…” (Proverbs 4:23)
Meditate on the Word – Joshua 1:8 promises success in God’s way.
Speak with Intention – “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34–37).

💡 Big Truth for Today:
Jesus is the living, breathing discerner of the heart. He reveals our true identity, removes deception, and restores us to God’s design. The transformation of our lives begins when we allow Him to transform our hearts.

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