Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:8 (ESV).
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
The CSB Study Bible Notes explain the term pure in heart as “one authentically righteous in the inner person”, someone who is not just ritually pure or using their faith for show. It indicates a heart fully surrendered to God.
In the Old Testament people are warned against seeing God. The old hymn Holy, Holy, Holy says “Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see.” Sinful creatures such as ourselves can’t exist in His presence.
When we have returned to Him in repentance, and realize our salvation depends on accepting Christ as our Savior, we can begin to be pure in heart and expect the blessing of seeing God ourselves. We are called to share this joy with the world.
Loving Lord, we want to see You as You are, but we often fall short of Your plan for us. Strengthen our faith and send us to tell the Good News everywhere. Amen.
