A Fixed Heart
Friday, August 18, 2023Key Verse
“My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.” Psalms 57:7
Text — Psalm 57:7-11
Message
David was a king sitting on the throne of his glory, yet he was aware that there is a greater King with a greater glory than him, Who deserves his praise. David’s heart was fixed, that is, firmly set to sing and give praise to the almighty God. He did this no matter the condition he was; in time of trouble, reproach or in peace, that was his choice. He knew that praise was the only thing he could give to the great God Who delivered him from all harms and set him on the throne of the greatest nation on earth.
Sadly, there are people who have their hearts fixed on doing evil not in obeying and praising God. The people of the world sing, but not to praise God, only to promote self and immoral behaviour. You have a great lesson to learn from David: that no matter how important you may feel you are, you must humble yourself before God, fear Him, love Him and praise Him in songs and with a holy life. Your heart should be fixed to do what is right and proper. A heart that is fixed to praise God is a thankful heart that appreciates the goodness of a loving Father. Form the habit of praising God from a pure heart.
Further Reading
Ephesians 5:18-20
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to always sing and praise Your Name at all times.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
