The word of God gives us many ways to purify our heart before the Lord which may seem unachievable to the carnal mind but these ways are only possible with the help of the Holy Spirit. ![]() Indeed, the presence of the Lord is not for everyone as explained by Psalm 24: 3-4 which says “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully”. The question is how then does one have a pure heart in order to see God? As Matthew said in the opening scripture. But it has also been sung by millions of Israelites thanks to its origin. That prayer has been sung by millions of Christians over the last few decades. He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. It’s chorus repeats the following lines: Give us clean hands, give us pure hearts. Psalm 24:4 New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95) 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood. I believe we all desire to see God, we long for His presence, specially to have an encounter with Him is on the top list of most believers. One of his classic praise songs is called Give us Clean Hands. Matthew 5:8 states Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. This month our Devotional Topic is : A Pure Heart. King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter Psalms 24:4 Context 1 (A Psalm of David.6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob. VERSE Psalms 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalm 51:10 says, Create in me a pure heart, O God. The only way we can be truly pure in heart is to give our lives to Jesus and ask Him to do the cleansing work. It is more than an external purity of behavior it is an internal purity of soul. 5 They will receive blessing from the Lord. The pure heart is marked by transparency and an uncompromising desire to please God in all things. You will need a journal / notebook /diary / pens and markers. 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol. ![]() We give God all the glory for His love, promises ,faithfulness, grace ,mercy and protection.
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