The Holy Spirit's P.U.R.E. Movement
in the Church of America (Matthew 5:8)
The following devotional has been adapted from
10 Days of Prayer 2016 Daily Devotional
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”(The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-10, NIV)
As millions of others, I’ve mediated on these words many times and listened to several outstanding sermons on “The Beatitudes.” Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8) has stood out in my reading of this incredible chapter for many years. Recently, I’ve focused on the word “pure” and thought of an acronym that describes what it means to be pure in heart as a way to help apply this verse to my life. I’ve found it helpful and hope that it may also inspire your walk with the Lord.
P.U.R.E.
P = Prayer, meaning primarily to know the Father’s Presence and love of our Savior as Jesus spoke of in John 15:9. “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in my love.”
U = Unity with the Lord and fellow members of the Body of Christ as Jesus prayed in John 17:21. “that they may all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I in You; that they may be one in Us…”
R = Repentance as a life style in response to the Father’s kindness as Jesus admonished in John 8:11. “And Jesus said to her, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.’”
E = Evangelism of proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel as Jesus commissioned us in John 20:21. “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
During this critical season and beyond, let us encounter God’s Holy Presence with one another, forsake our dependency upon the kingdoms and systems of this world, and share the abundant life of Christ in us with the lost sheep all around us. Let us embrace Heaven’s revelation of the pure heart, see our God as He really is, and worship Him in spirit and in truth. The Holy Spirit in us is poised to guide our journey together of personal transformation that would lead the way of city-wide and even national/global transformation.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will heed the voice of the King of Israel and the Ancient of Days: Pass through, pass through the gates! Prepare the way for the people. Build up, build up the highway! Remove the stones. Raise a banner for the nations. (Isaiah 62:10, NIV)
Written by Dai Sup Han, National Facilitator, Prayer Surge NOW!, www.prayersurgenow.net
Edited by Jonathan Friz, Founder/Global Facilitator, 10 Days of Prayer, www.10days.net
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