“I, the Lord, search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve.” (Jer.17:10)
The heart plays a central role in our belief system. Our actions reflect what we have spent time thinking over and betray the intentions of our hearts. The Bible says: “As a man thinks so is he.” (Prov. 23:7KJV)
When we exercise simple faith based on God’s word, He operates with His Spirit to confirm it. Belief is an act of faith, a conviction that is tangible when expressed. “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebs.11:6) Our faith-move must be anchored on what we believe.
Blind Bartimaeus had been sitting by the roadside begging for as far back as he could remember and must have thought it normal until one day he heard Jesus was passing by and he put his faith to the test. He shouted to Jesus’ hearing: ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ That day marked a turning point in his life. He was released from the prison of darkness that had encompassed him. He received his sight. Glory to God!
We do not come to God saying ’perhaps’ or ‘maybe.’ God acts on the level and degree of our faith. When we believe that He exists and rewards, then we will see His glory at work.
“Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done.” (Ps. 62:12)