MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010 PRIDE IS THE LOCK; HUMILITY IS THE KEYPride is the lock on the human heart.
Humility is the key. Imagine the inner workings of a lock fashioned with two
concentric cylinders that are held together by four spring-loaded pins. The
inner cylinder represents our spiritual heart.
A key is the perfect combination for each
respective lock. It pushes up the spring-loaded pins high enough so that the
innermost cylinder can turn freely inside the outermost cylinder, unlocking the
door. Partially surrendering the key into the lock will never open any door.
Only fully surrendering the key will unlock it.
The same is true for our lives. God told the Prophet Jeremiah that
partial surrender is only pretense (Jeremiah 3:10). In order to be restored to
authenticity, we must fully surrender our hearts to the Restorer, Jesus Christ
who holds the Master Key.
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