6To be pure in heart really means to become childlike. Children have a wonderfully simple way of looking at things. They are trusting, transparent, carefree, humble, full of compassion and forgiveness, full of wonder and amazement, and they love focused attention. For us to have the kind of pure heart that a child has, we can choose to be like Mary instead of Martha in the Bible. What matters most and was most important that Mary discovered? It was time spent with Jesus. Taking a drink from the fountain of life. Being amazed by His wisdom. Ignoring unimportant distractions. Listening to the warmth of His voice. Enjoying incredible fellowship. Meditating on His promises. Giving the seed of the Word the right things to cause germination.
All these things take time. Time is a precious commodity, and something that children have much more of than adults. To become and remain pure in heart, it takes time in the presence of Jesus. He asks us to sit at His feet. What the world calls waste, God calls worship! He gives us permission to be still! When we are filled to the brim with the presence of God, our motives, our attitudes and our actions will be much more Christ-like, than if we’re just trying our best in our own strength.