“You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.”
I just sat down at a local restaurant to order lunch and watch my favorite football team. As I read this chapter in Proverbs, I came across this verse, and a thought occurred to me: How many people have their hearts set on their teams winning today? I do. I began pondering what things we set our hearts on. Earlier, I spoke to a young couple who are getting married and have surely set their hearts on each other. Yesterday, I talked to a young man who just got a promotion and has his heart set on moving up the ladder and building a life of great financial success. Earlier last week, I spoke to a young man who had just enlisted in the service and has his heart set on protecting his country and his loved ones. As you can tell by reading through this list, not everything we set our hearts on is necessarily bad. The point Solomon makes is that our hearts need to be set first on God, His Word, and loving and serving Him. Out of that will flow the other things God wants us to focus on and share our hearts and passions with. Today, set your heart on God and watch the other things flow from Him. #BeTheEdge
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 NIV
