Meditate on the Word - For a Decent and Investigative Christianity (EN)

 The presence of God is a constant reality in the lives of Christians, but we can often become distracted by daily demands and forget to live in full awareness that He is with us. This detachment from the perception of divine presence can weaken our faith and lead us to act as if we are alone. However, God has given us the Holy Spirit, who not only seals us as His property but also guides, comforts, and reminds us that we belong to Him. The Seal of the Holy Spirit: Guarantee and Presence In Romans 8:23 , we read about the “firstfruits of the Spirit,” which guarantee our adoption as children of God and our final redemption. This seal of the Spirit is a mark of divine ownership that assures us of protection, destiny, and authenticity as God’s people. Yet, the seal is more than a future guarantee; it is also a daily reminder that God is present in our lives. In Jeremiah 32 , the prophet is instructed to buy land in Anathoth, seal the deed, and place it in a clay jar. This act symboliz...

The Bible frequently uses the metaphor of the heart to represent the center of human emotions, thoughts, and will. This article explores the symbolism of the heart in the Bible, addressing its transformation, guarding, contrition, purity, and love as described in the Scriptures. The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Flesh (Lev, לב) Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) tells us: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." Here, the Hebrew word for heart is "Lev" (לב), symbolizing the center of the human being. God promises to replace a heart of stone, insensitive and hardened, with a heart of flesh, sensitive and receptive to His will. A heart of stone represents a life distant from God, marked by resistance to His word and change. People with hearts of stone can be trapped in sin, bitterness, or pride, becoming insensitive to God's voice. The promise of a heart of flesh reflects God's desi...