…for they shall see God.
In this wonderful Beautitude we are told exactly how this supreme task is to be accomplished and who they are who shall do it. They are the pure in heart. Purity, in its full and complete sense, is recognizing God alone as the only real Cause, and the only real Power in existence. It is what is called elsewhere in the Sermon “the single eye.”
Note that Jesus speaks of the pure in heart. The word heart in the Bible usually means that part of man’s mentality that modern psychology knows under the name of the ‘subconscious mind.’ This is exceedingly important because it is not sufficient for us to accept the Truth with the conscious mind only. At that stage it is still a mere opinion. It is not until it is accepted by the subconscious mind, and thus assimilated into the whole mentality, that it can make any difference in one’s character or life.
…as he thinketh in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7).
Now this is another seminal message regarding our relationship with God. We must believe that God is the true cause of everything and that the only real power resides with God; no ifs, ands or buts. When we do fully accept these truths, then our “single eye” is opened and all of God’s wisdom and power can then be seen and accessed by humans. Those who do not believe, do not see. They have separated themselves from God and condemen themselves to live in the world of their making instead of the Eden God created for us.
The world we humans created is the one that exposes us to vanity, pride, ego and all the other weaknesses of human attitude, behavior and spirit. Weaknesses that when allowed into our lives subject us to doubt, fear, worry and all the other negative human reactions to that world. And when we engage in these negative activities, it causes the words, thoughts and deeds that hurt us and those we touch.
Those who do truly believe are given the “single eye”, that is the perception to see God and understand God’s truth down to their core; “in their hearts” . This changes us from the inside out, so that our outward life reflects our inward knowledge and belief in God.
Then, we are empowered to live in the world God created for us, revealed to our hearts and manifested in our lives in every way. It is then that we can walk in the garden with God each day in joy, gladness and peace, regardless of our weaknesses and mistakes. A “pure heart” is not perfect heart. It is one that believes, sees and acts in accordance with God’s truth. And it is the heart that will see God.
Let us all pray today that, God will write his truth on our hearts through the Holy Spirit in a such way that all our lives are lived in the presence of God each day in hope, faith and above all, love.
Seeking the face of God,
Z gardener
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