Don’t you see: It’s not the cut of a knife that makes a Jew. You become a Jew by who you are. It’s the mark of God on your heart, not of a knife on your skin, that makes a Jew. And recognition comes from God, not legalistic critics. (Romans 2:28, 29 MSG)
The passage above points to the idea that is not external actions that God is concerned about. Rather, God is looking for an internal, heart transformation to show that we have have turned to Him. We are all able to put on masks, say the right things and even do what looks right. God sees right through this. When He chose David as king He was not looking at external features as Samuel was, rather God was looking at David’s heart.
A transformed heart reflects the internalization, personalization of the head knowledge we have of God. As this new year begins to unfold before you make the effort to grow in your heart knowledge of God. Draw close to Him. Spend time reading the Word, spend time in prayer listening to God’s still small voice.
Spend time looking back at what God is teaching you, look though this to see the big picture of what God wants you to do, take a look around where you can join God and finally see what kind of help you might need to accomplish it.
In 2012, step outside your box and make the decision to make a difference for the Kingdom this year. If we all do a little we together (as a community of God’s people) can make an impact on our little corner of the world.