One Heart, One Love
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
October 19th Sermon, Day 2
Have you ever tried to focus on two important things at the same time? Maybe you've attempted to have a meaningful conversation while scrolling through your phone, or tried to pray while your mind wandered to your to-do list. It's nearly impossible to give your full attention to both.
This is exactly what Jesus was addressing when He talked about purity of heart. A pure heart isn't about never making mistakes or achieving moral perfection. Instead, it's about having undivided devotion to God—one focus, one allegiance, one love.
Think about the things that compete for your heart's attention. Maybe it's your career ambitions, your financial security, your social media presence, or even your reputation among friends and family. These aren't necessarily bad things, but when they divide our hearts and compete with our devotion to God, they become obstacles to seeing Him clearly.
The truth is, we all struggle with divided hearts. We want to love God, but we also want to protect our image, pursue our dreams, and maintain control over our lives. Jesus understood this struggle, which is why He said no one can serve two masters.
When your heart becomes focused solely on God, something beautiful happens. You begin to see Him everywhere—in the sunrise, in a friend's kindness, in the way circumstances work together for good. Your spiritual vision becomes clearer because your heart isn't clouded by competing loyalties.
Today, God is inviting you to examine what might be dividing your heart and to choose Him above all else.
Bible Verse
'Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.' - Psalm 24:3-4
Reflection Question
What is currently competing with God for your heart's devotion, and what would it look like to surrender that area completely to Him?
Quote To be pure in heart is to have a heart undivided in devotion to God. It's to have one focus, one allegiance, one love.
Prayer
Father, I confess that my heart is often divided between You and other things. Help me to identify what competes for my devotion and give me the courage to choose You above all else. Make my heart undivided in its love for You. Amen.
