The Posture of the Heart
For the last couple of weeks Pastor Tim has been talking to our family regarding the infrastructure of who we are as a kingdom family at The Wilderness Place. Infrastructure is the underlying foundation or basic framework of a place. You could say it is the foundational truths we are building our culture on. What does this look like from a scriptural standpoint? Let’s look at the first century church in Acts 2.
“Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer. A deep sense of holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. All the believers were in fellowship as one body, and they shared with one another whatever they had. Out of generosity they even sold their assets to distribute the proceeds to those who were in need among them. Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility. They were continually filled with praises to God, enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were coming to life.”
When we look at the posture of their hearts as they grew in fellowship with each other and with the Holy Spirit we see an incredible culture built around one thing. JESUS! It is so important for each of you to know the importance of what you are building your lives on. We all want more of what He has for us but in order to have more we must choose to do things differently. This really starts with the posture of your heart. Every morning as you wake up what is the first thing you think about or do? Here is where the change begins. As soon as you open your eyes connect to the heart of Jesus. It can be as simple as “Good morning, Jesus.” This will not be an automatic response. You will have to be intentional about connecting your heart to His throughout the day and in every situation. The next thing concerning the posture of your heart is when you gather together with your Kingdom family. On Sundays and Tuesdays, the posture of our heart is to come into the room as a giver not a consumer. A giver is one ready to pour out their love and affection on Jesus. A person who comes to connect with others on a heart level. One who says, “this is my home, and I will do whatever needs to be done to see it prosper.” As a kingdom family we all have a part to play in building this culture of beloved sons and daughters. This is not the place for consumerism. We come first to give Jesus is due reward. He is worthy of our worship in a radical way. He gave it all so let’s give Him our all.
Pastor Tim gave us a great illustration. You can be in a room with a person and know they are there. You are happy they are there with you but if you never go face to face with them, you’ll never truly know them. We must come face to face with Him first, then face to face with our kingdom family. We are all designed to change the world, but it starts with having the right infrastructure.
There is a song that says, “God, I give you what I can today. Scattered ashes that I’ve hid away.” These ashes are the broken places in our hearts, how we think and the dryness of our spirits. Jesus is ready to make an exchange with you. Bring your ashes for His beauty. Corners of shame we don’t want people see- He’ll take it. Empty places we try to hide behind His name. He is ready to fill your cup to overflowing. You just have to step forward into the river.
Are you ready to see change in your life? Once and for all? You have to do things differently. The first century church was dedicated to Him first but also to each other in a significant way. There is grace, mercy, authority and power in His voice to do what He is telling you right now. As you read this let Him talk to you about the posture of your heart concerning these things. Say yes to the invitation of a Romance of the Ages, an adventure you’ll never regret. Say yes to a family that can change our city, state and the world around us.
Will you come Sunday with a posture to go after Him like never before? He’ll meet you in a mighty way.
