Our Hearts are prone to wander, to go here and there, and to be enticed by the temptations of the world. Our Great need is perseverance, which our God provides for all of His Elect children. Paul had faithfully led this young church while with them and in his letters to them. He was a Faithful shepherd who was concerned about their spiritual growth. In verse 5, Paul bows his head and prays that their hearts would be directed into Love of God and Steadfastness of Christ.
Pastor Curt gives several applications of how stir up our affections to God, which in turn will promote a desire of Obedience, to make His will, our will. Our minds are so weak, and often cannot grasp fully understand the manifold blessings that are ours in Christ. So we need to use the means of Grace: reading of the word, Prayer, fellowship and the ordinances to promote our love, delight and desire of God!
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