DCLM Daily Manna 6 July 2021 – Hardened Heart; written by Pastor W.F Kumuyi
DCLM DAILY MANNA FOR TUESDAY 6TH JULY 2021
TOPIC: HARDENED HEART
TEXT: Mark 8:10-21
KEY VERSE: “And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?” – (Mark 8:17)
DCLM Daily Manna 6 July 2021 Today Outline:
Charles G. Finney defined hardness of heart as “the committal of the will to a false position; a stubbornness with regard to the claims of God; an attitude of disobedience and self-will.” Hardness of heart manifests itself in many ways including unbelief, spiritual blindness, self-management and lack of right perception. As Jesus proceeded in His journey to save humanity from sin, the Pharisees asked Him for a sign from heaven so as to authenticate His claim of being the Messiah.
Their intent was not that they actually needed the sign but it was to tempt Him. Jesus, knowing their motive, would not give them any sign but charged the disciples to beware of the deceitful antics of the Pharisees and Herod. Unfortunately, the disciples themselves could neither discern these antics nor understand that Jesus had the power to meet their present need as He did previously. For this, the Lord rebuked them for their faithlessness and hardness of heart.
Today DCLM Daily Manna for Tuesday 6th July 2021
Many profess to be Christians today yet remain hardened in unbelief and doubt. They fail to discern spiritual and physical signs of the times. There are those who choose to be religious yet remain hardened in their sins. To have a hardened heart is to remain obstinate despite scriptural warnings, admonitions and instructions. It is to deliberately choose to “sit-put” in ignorance and self-will despite Christ’s ample provision for entire sanctification and cleansing of the heart.
Hardness of heart robs one of God’s manifold blessings. Believers today must avoid living in unbelief and trust Him for their spiritual and physical needs. As Christ provided bread for the disciples and believers in their time, He still does for faithful believers today who put their trust in Him irrespective of contradicting circumstances.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Hardness of heart attracts God’s condemnation.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 11-13
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