Circumcise your heart
Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
In ancient times, circumcision was a physical act, a covenant with God's chosen people. However, as we see in Jeremiah 4:4, the prophet calls for a circumcision of the heart. This is a symbolic and spiritual act, signifying a transformation within ourselves.
The foreskin represents the barriers, impurities, and sins that hinder our relationship with God. To circumcise our hearts means to remove these obstacles, to cleanse ourselves of all that separates us from our Creator. It's a call to self-examination, repentance, and renewal.
Circumcision of the heart requires humility. We must recognize our shortcomings and sins, acknowledging our need for God's grace and forgiveness. It's a humbling process that reminds us of our dependence on the Almighty.
Galatians 5:19 made a list of the foreskin of sins we need to remove from our heart so our life can be inline with His purpose and will. Such sins as Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like.
When we circumcise our hearts, we create space for God's love, mercy, and presence to dwell within us more fully. It's about opening our hearts to God's transformative power, allowing Him to work in us and through us.
As we circumcise our hearts, we embark on a journey of transformation. Our thoughts, actions, and attitudes align more closely with God's will. We become better equipped to love our neighbors, forgive, show compassion, and live as faithful disciples of Christ.
Jeremiah's message of circumcising our hearts isn't limited to his time; it's a timeless call. It reminds us that our faith should be more than mere rituals; it should be a heartfelt, authentic relationship with our Creator.
In conclusion, circumcision of the heart is a lifelong process. It's about continually seeking God's presence and striving to remove the barriers that hinder our connection with Him. May we humble ourselves, open our hearts to God's transformative love, and live lives that reflect His grace and truth. In doing so, we honour the call of Jeremiah and draw closer to the One who created us and loves us unconditionally. Amen.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name
2. Lord, help me to be able to circumcise my heart in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, give me the grace to humble myself under your transformative power in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.