Stay Close to God’s Heart in a Noisy World
The story of Adam and Eve continues to speak to every generation because it reveals a spiritual pattern that still plays out in our lives. Adam and Eve lived in the perfection of God’s design. They had everything they could ever ask for in the Garden of Eden: love, acceptance, provision, security, purpose, and an unbroken, unhindered relationship with God.
But even in that environment of total abundance, they made a tragic choice. They listened to the wrong voice.
The accuser entered the garden with one agenda: to distort God’s character. He didn’t attack the fruit first; he attacked the Father. He planted suspicion where there had only ever been love. Adam and Eve didn’t realize what they had until they lost it. They didn’t know what it felt like to be without God’s presence. They didn’t understand what it meant to be without peace or without provision. They didn’t know lack until they believed a lie.
And that’s the enemy’s strategy today. He wants to twist the character of God in your heart, make you question your righteousness in Christ, and convince you that God is withholding something from you. When we believe his accusations, we disconnect from the flow of God’s blessing.
“It was their choice to believe the accuser instead of the Father, and because of that, they cut themselves off from the blessing.”—Drenda Keesee
Familiarity, Offense, and Missed Miracles
In Mark 6, we’re given a sobering picture of how unbelief blocks the supernatural. Jesus had been preaching, healing, and setting people free everywhere He went. But when He returned to His own hometown, everything changed. Familiarity led the people to dishonor Him.
They questioned Him. They minimized Him. And the Bible says they took offense.
Offense is powerful; it blinds us to what God wants to do.
It wasn’t that Jesus suddenly lost power. It wasn’t that their need was any less real. It was their choice to cling to offense and unbelief. They rejected the Father’s voice and came into agreement with the accuser.
We often think miracles depend solely on God, but Scripture shows again and again that our belief, or our refusal to believe, determines what we receive.
When Jesus Makes It Personal
There’s a moment in Mark 10 that feels surprisingly personal, like Jesus is speaking straight to us. He turns to His disciples and asks a simple but loaded question: “What do you want Me to do for you?” Later in the same chapter, He asks a blind man the very same question.
What’s interesting is that Jesus already knew what the blind man needed. Anyone could see his condition. But Jesus wanted an answer from his heart. He wanted to locate his faith.
The blind man didn’t overthink it.
He didn’t hold back.
He didn’t talk himself out of asking.
He simply said what he truly desired, and Jesus responded to his faith.
We, on the other hand, often hesitate. We downplay our needs. We pray safe prayers. We talk ourselves out of believing for more because of disappointment, fear, or the lies of the accuser. But the message of this passage is that Jesus wants us to ask boldly.
He’s still asking the same question today:
“What do you want Me to do for you?”
The Lord wants an answer from your heart.
Not the polished answer you think you should give.
Not the safe request you think is more realistic.
Your real answer. The one your heart whispers when no one else is listening.
Are we willing to believe His goodness enough to say it out loud? Are we willing to trust that He cares about the details, the desires, and even the impossible things?
Faith still opens doors that offense, doubt, and fear will always close. And heaven still responds when we answer Jesus with honesty and expectation.
“Praying in the Spirit gets our hearts in alignment with His heart, and then we release power words—exactly where God wants them.”—Drenda Keesee
Stay Tender, Stay Teachable, Stay Connected to the Father
This is why we must continually guard our hearts. Offense, pride, bitterness, and suspicion are subtle, powerful roadblocks to God’s work. They block answers to prayer. They choke out faith. They distort how we hear God. And worst of all, they misrepresent God’s character to others.
But when we choose forgiveness…
When we bless those who persecute us…
When we pray for those who hurt us…
When we stay tender before God…
We position ourselves to receive everything He desires to give.
And what He desires is good.
“God is good. He’s a good, good Father. So, don’t ever doubt His character.”—Drenda Keesee
God’s goodness is not based on how we feel, what we see, or what we’ve been through.
No matter what season you’re in, keep your eyes fixed on Him.
He is faithful.
He is steady.
He is unchanging.
And He finishes what He starts.
He began a good work in you, and He will bring it to completion.
