Heart-Call

Remember the interrogative – that word used in a sentence to create a question: who, what, where, when, why, etc.  When God asked Elijah, “why are you here,” the question introduced an opportunity for self-examination.  God knew the answer, of course, but He wanted Elijah to personally consider the why-of-where he was.  When we go to the doctor, it’s usually a what-is-it rather than a why-is-it visit; and, the remedy prescribed typically treats the symptom rather than the source.  Because God is always interested in us being spiritually well and whole, He will always press us – like Elijah – to consider the source of spiritual sickness.  Sin is the root cause of every spiritual disease: rebellion, complaining, deceitfulness, covetousness, criticism, slander, idolatry, depression – the list is endless.  Jesus came to bring deep genuine healing: “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24).  Sadly, many people don't even realize they're sick, but no one is exempt from sin's infection.  What is your spiritual sickness?  The what-of-it isn’t as critical to our good spiritual health as the why-of-it.  Today could be the beginning of spiritual healing for you: ask The Father to show you the why-of-the-what then trust the Great Physician to make a heart-call and deliver healing.