A Change of Heart // There's a Knock at the Door, Part 3

<p>People have heart attacks because over many years, their arteries harden. It takes time. And the same’s true when we allow our hearts to harden against God. It doesn’t happen overnight … takes time. But Jesus … Jesus has a sure fire way to cure that. It happens in an instant. It’s called a change of heart.</p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>The Hardening of the Heart</strong></span></h4> <p>Hey, great to be with you again today. And today we are continuing in our series about having a powerful deep relationship with Jesus. The series is called “<em>There’s a Knock at the Door</em>.”</p> <p>Now, last weekend I was really blessed to have a great break. I love doing what I do; I really love being able to spend these few minutes with you on the programme each week but you know something, I really love having a rest. I like that break over the weekend. You know, you work hard all week – at least I do – generally they are long hours. And although when you love doing what you do (it doesn’t feel like work) come the end of the week, have to tell ya, I’m ready for a rest.</p> <p>And one of the highlights of my weekend is waking up on Saturday morning and planning a date with my beautiful wife. Now that our kids have grown up we are able to just go out on a little date on a Saturday morning to a coffee shop – mostly it’s only toast and coffee. But it’s something we do for us. We chat, we read the paper, we just spend time together. I’d have to say, it’s the most special time of the week for me.</p> <p>But before you get the idea that we are a perfect couple, with a perfect marriage, let me tell you, I am not a perfect husband – as much as I’d like to be. And sometimes, Jacqui isn’t the perfect wife. I can be such an insensitive clod sometimes and that can bruise Jacqui’s feelings. And yet, even though we are two imperfect people – sure we are trying to honour God; sure we are doing our best to love each other – but despite our imperfections, we love each other and our relationship is intact and hopef