So how do we come to such a fulfilled heart? Well, our heart is never an empty space. It's always one hundred percent full. But with what? Is it Christ and the things that affect him are earthly or even worldly, sinful things?

Worldly, sinful things should not be found in our hearts. God wants and expects us to live a life of holiness (1 Pet 1: 15), i. a life that is far from anything that contaminates us in any way. When we engage in sinful things, it will be the endeavor of the Holy Spirit to convict and deliver us from it. But that is not the actual endeavor of the Holy Spirit, but He wants to engage with Christ and make us greater (Jn 16:14). May there be a heartfelt agreement with us like a Daniel, not to defile us (Dan.

God has placed us in relationships, be it at work or in the family, which we want to blame. This implies that we have to deal with earthly things, for better or worse. In addition, however, we will find many things in our lives that occupy and occupy us, but are not necessary. When the Lord was once in Bethany (Luke 10: 38, 39), Martha was "very busy with much service" (Luke 10:40). It kept them from sitting like Mary at the feet of the Lord Jesus and learning from Him; and that was exactly what was so necessary. In Mark 10,17.18 we see the rich young man who comes to the Lord Jesus and is asked to sell everything and follow the Lord. But that rich young man could not do that. His wealth hid him too much. Unlike the apostle Paul, for him Christ was not all that surpassing, but his wealth. It was not Christ who filled his heart, but his wealth, thus preventing him from fully following Him. He left sad and we never hear from him again. Money and property can also be a hindrance in our lives to follow Christ completely. But to leave it at that would be too short. There are many more things that can be "wealth" in our lives, such as our hobby, our car, our cell phone, etc. These are things that are not necessarily sinful, but that cost us at least time, energy, and leisure so hinder to follow the Lord completely. Are there such things in your or my life? Then let them "sell" us: we will get rid of them and get Christ for it.

The appreciation of the person of the Lord Jesus governs everything! The more our heart is filled with Him, the more ready, the more resolute and the more consistent we will follow Him. May your and my heart be completely filled with Him!