WHEN GOD HARDENS A MAN'S HEART AS AN ACT OF JUDICIAL JUDGEMENT ( Part 6)

 Your tears of sorrow shall soon be turned into tears of joy because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional: WHEN GOD HARDENS A MAN'S HEART AS AN ACT OF JUDICIAL JUDGEMENT ( Part 6) 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

WHAT IF SOMEONE HAS ALREADY HARDENED THEIR HEART?

Some people worry that they or a loved one may have become permanently hardened like Pharaoh. Here’s what Scripture says:

GOD IS PATIENT AND MERCIFUL – “The Lord is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

There is still hope while a person is alive – “Whoever comes to Me I will never cast out” (John 6:37).

PRAYER CAN SOFTEN HARDENED HEARTS – “I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord” (Jeremiah 24:7).

However, persistent rejection of God can lead to irreversible hardness (Romans 1:28, Hebrews 6:4-6). That’s why the Bible repeatedly warns, "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts."

Conclusion: Keep Your Heart Soft Before God. 

PHARAOH’S HARDENED HEART WAS HIS DOWNFALL.

The Pharisees rejected Jesus, leading to their spiritual blindness.

Jesus’ disciples struggled with hard hearts at times but were restored through faith.

We must actively guard against hardness through repentance, humility, obedience, and staying close to God.

FINAL REFLECTION:

What areas of your life do you need to surrender to God today?

Practical Ways to Keep Your Heart Soft Toward God in Daily Life

It's one thing to know about hardening our hearts, but how do we actively live in a way that keeps our hearts tender and responsive to God? Below are practical steps you can take daily.

1. DAILY SELF-EXAMINATION AND REPENTANCE

Set aside time each day to ask God, "Is there any area where I am resisting You?"

Psalm 139:23-24 – "Search me, O God, and know my heart… See if there is any offensive way in me."

Be honest with yourself—are there sins you’ve been excusing or avoiding?

Practical Tip:

Keep a journal to write down anything God reveals to you.

Repent and ask for God’s grace to change.

2. STAY HUMBLE AND TEACHABLE

Hard hearts often come from pride or thinking we "know better" than God.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding."

Allow God to correct you through His Word, prayer, or even other people

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and a heart that is willing to be corrected whenever necessary.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to live in holiness.

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