A NEW HEART(Bible Text:Ezek. 36:26, 11:19)
Heart is an important organ the body and it is equally the centre of one's being. When God in our passage (Ezek 36:26) promised the Israelites a new heart and a new spirit, He was talking about a new frame of soul; a mind changed from sinful to holy, from carnal to spiritual, a heart in which the law of God is written.(Jer 31:33).
We all know that this prophesy of a new heart came to the Israelites while they were in captivity. They were taken into captivity because their hearts were turned against God. So. they had to be humbled through Captivity in order to reestablish their identity as God's people. This was God putting a new heart and spirit within them a heart that will be pliable and teachable, a sanctified heart, which through the grace of God, is turned from idolatry (every act of sin) to God.
Ezekiel’s prophecy of the people of Israel someday getting a new heart is pointing to the change that takes place at salvation. The New Testament refers to it as new man and new creation (Eph. 4:24, 2Cor. 5:17). This new heart is contrasted with the stony heart (which is the old man/nature, a stony heart of rebellion and stubbornness) and the life-style of sin (Romans 6:6).
Reflections
- To give a man a new heart and a new spirit is the work of God and God alone
- A new heart is necessary because the nature of man (Adamic nature) could
not work in harmony with the will of God (jer. 17:9).
- The move by God to give man a new heart is out of God's benevolence to rescue man from depravity 4. A new heart ls what every sinner needs to turn to God and do His will. it is a
Spiritual transformation that is needed by every one that wants to follow God.
(Romans 12. 23, Col. 3. 910) .
Having a new heart is all about becoming a new creature and it is what it means to be a Christian or being born again (11Cor.5:17). ‘
For us to enjoy God's favour and mercy this year we need a new heart that‘ obeys God' 5 commandment. Have you got this new heart?
Conclusion
A new heart promised by God in the Old Testament comes into manifestation at
the salvation brought through Jesus Christ. it is the believers newly created
capacity for a life-style of obedience to God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
it is a new will and a new attitude of Spirit that enables a Christian to walk in God's statutes.
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