T5+: They Did Not Stop

Have you ever watched a builder pour cement? Despite how easily it can be shaped when it's first poured, within a day or two it's hard as rock. It can be used as a driveway, a sidewalk, or even the foundation of a building.

The Bible says the human heart can become just as hard and unyielding, but in a spiritual way.

The rest of mankind that were not killed by hese plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood... Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts (Revelation 9:20,21)

Even after the violent and deadly judgements described in Revelation, people will refuse to turn away from sin. Their hearts will be like cement that thas hardened and can no longer be shaped into anything else.

Christians have the responsibility of keeping their hearts soft and tender before God. By spending time each day in prayer and Bible reading, you can avoid the hardening that seperates people from God. He will meet you where you are, and help you remain faithful to Him.

Temptation, and laziness are some of the things that would pull me away from God. Sometimes it is difficult to stay faithful to His laws and His words and to read the Bible everyday.

Father God, I thank you for your word. Lord, give me strength to overcome temptation of sin and an character of laziness. Let me make it a point to get to read and eat from your words every single day. Lord, I pray that I maintain a healthy relationship with you and have constant communication with you and the Holy Spirit. Lord, I thank you for this relationship. I give you all the glory in Jesus name.
Amen.