When I reflect on who I am and the condition of my heart, what is my yardstick? It’s easy to compare myself to others or make justifications for my faults. As Jeremiah laments, “the heart is deceitful above all things.” I know mine is.
Because of my blind spots, God needs to search my heart. What God reveals is not for His benefit, but mine. He already knows me through and through. But He shows me, if I request it, areas of sin.
As I meditate on Almighty God I see my depravity. He searches my heart and reveals the things that are incompatible with His holiness. Even my best works are as filthy rags. And yet I am created in His image, redeemed by the blood of Jesus and beautiful in His sight. My sins are washed completely away and I am welcomed into His presence.
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139:23-24
Yes, Lord, search me and lead me in the way everlasting.
