Jul
25
Written by:
Bob Flynn
7/25/2009 5:53 AM
This is a remarkable reason for strengthening our confidence, that we are heard by God when we pray through his Spirit, for he thoroughly knows our desires, even as the thoughts of his own Spirit. (John Calvin)
and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (NASB)
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (KJV)
And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will. (NLT)
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God's will. (NET)
How can one know the unknowable? Only by the power of the Almighty. That the Father knows the heart infinitely, while we are bewildered and self-deceived, is in and of itself beyond the scope of our knowing. Yet His truth is expressed quite succinctly in the words of Jeremiah. For those whom call Him Lord after the knowing follows yet a greater blessing, God Himself praying for us, the example of true humility and caring. Would we, by His power expressed, follow such an example and intercede for the saints everywhere? Would we toil on our knees also for the souls of our neighbors and friends? When He searcheth will I be found busy at this most important ministry? Or will He find me just busy?
Jer 17:10 But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.
God. To search the heart is one of his attributes which cannot be communicated to a creature; (Dr. Albert Barnes)
1Ch 28:9 "And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
1Ch 29:17 I know, my God, that You examine our hearts and rejoice when You find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched Your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously.
Psa 7:9 End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For You look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.
Psa 44:21 God would surely have known it, for He knows the secrets of every heart.
Pro 17:3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
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