Heaven #6

For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

"then hear from heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and give to everyone according to all his ways, whose heart You know (for You alone know the hearts of the sons of men),

Isaiah 57:15, 2 Chronicles 6:30 www.solascriptura.com

Father, You inhabit eternity. What a necessary truth for us to know. You await our arrival into Your Holy place. You have told us before that everyone is invited but here You tell us the nature of those who will have accepted Your invitation. You will dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit.

Father we know that pride and egocentric behavior are disgusting to You. Yet, we have seen repeatedly how some of Your children once behaved that way. Some of us have more trouble being humble and contrite than others but here we see that we must overcome that tendency, through the strength of the Holy Spirit in us, if we ever intend to stand in Your presence.

Father, we do confess our sins, this day, and beg that we not deceive ourselves in matters of obedience. We know that You know our every thought and action but better than that, we know You rejoice with us when we make good choices and do Your will. Bless us and keep us this day. We pray in Jesus' Holy name, amen.

Bruce Caldwell