7-24-07 Deuteronomy 30:6

Deuteronomy 30:6 (NAS)
Moreover the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, in order that you may live.

Deuteronomy 30:6 (NRSV)
Moreover, the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, in order that you may live.

From the foundations of the world, Jehovah has existed as the Lamb that was slain. Through the sacrifice of His life, He became the Lord and Master over all. He is the leader and chief among men. He is mighty in nature and holds all power and strength. He abides and remains forever even as He is now.

Jesus is the One who has circumcised your heart, cutting you off from your old nature and separating you unto Himself. He has destroyed the works of the flesh and has established you as a citizen of His Kingdom. He has changed your heart and mind; your thinking and conscience now line up with His will.

Not only has He changed you, but He has also touched the lives of your seed, your offspring after you. Like you, their hearts have been circumcised. You have planted the seed of a spiritual heritage in your children, and that seed has produced a great yield. Even as the Lord has taught your heart to love Him, so you have taught your sons after you. They have seen your appetite for righteousness and the things of God and they have followed after you in the Truth.

Your soul--your will, desires, emotions, and passions--hungers after Yahweh. He is your very breath and He refreshes you with His own life. He causes you to be active and flowing; He revives you daily. He sustains and preserves you with His Word and with His Spirit. You and your sons belong to Him. In this you greatly rejoice.