Living From the Heart: A Call to the Believer’s Journey with Elohim By: Chaim Malespin

In a world that often prioritizes knowledge, logic, and the intellect, there is a deeper truth that many overlook: knowledge is not sufficient when it comes to our walk with Elohim.

While the mind plays a vital role in understanding His word, it is the heart that truly connects us to His presence. The mind can be lost to disease, confusion, or fear—but the heart remains steadfast when it is rooted in Yeshua.
This profound truth calls every believer to nurture not just intellectual understanding but a deep, living relationship with Elohim that comes from the heart.

The Story of the Woman with Dementia: Knowing Yeshua Beyond the Mind There’s a powerful story of a woman suffering from dementia.
Despite losing her memory, her recognition of loved ones, and her cognitive ability to hold conversations, her heart still remembered Yeshua. When asked if she knew Him, she responded with unwavering faith, “I know Him. I am coming to see Him soon.”

This simple yet profound statement reflects the depth of a relationship with Elohim that transcends intellectual capacity.
The knowledge of Yeshua was not merely stored in her mind—it was alive and well in her heart. This story serves as a powerful reminder that our relationship with Elohim must go beyond theology and mental understanding. It should be a deep, heart-rooted connection that nothing—not even the frailty of the mind—can erase. The heart remembers what the mind may forget.

David: A Man After Elohim’s Own Heart
The life of King David offers the ultimate example of living from the heart.
Despite his many failures—committing adultery, orchestrating a murder, and making decisions that brought suffering to his people—David was called “a man after Elohim’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). Why would Elohim bestow such a title on someone who stumbled so dramatically? The answer lies not in David’s perfection but in his repentance and his heart’s relentless pursuit of Elohim.
Unlike Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Yeshua and fell into despair, David fell on his knees in repentance. While Judas judged himself and ended his life in hopelessness, David cried out to Elohim in sorrow and humility, saying, “Create in me a clean heart, O Elohim, and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10).

This difference reveals a deep truth: knowledge alone will not save us.
A believer can know every law, every prophecy, and every commandment intellectually, yet fail to have a heart aligned with the will of Elohim. It is only through a relationship grounded in love, humility, and repentance that we can truly walk after Elohim’s heart.

The Calling of Kings: Shaping Hearts for Elohim’s Kingdom Each of us is called to be kings and priests in the Kingdom of Elohim (Revelation 1:6). But not every king is worthy of a crown.
Elohim is shaping the hearts of kings—those who will rule not with selfish ambition but with compassion, wisdom, and justice. The Kingdom of Elohim will not be entrusted to selfish or evil people. A king without empathy or mercy, who only seeks his own gain, cannot carry the weight of Elohim’s promises.
Just as David was shaped by years of hardship, rejection, and persecution, our hearts too must be refined through trials.

The question for every believer is this: Are you allowing Elohim to shape your heart?
Do you exhibit compassion and mercy toward those around you?
Do you serve others selflessly, without seeking personal gain?
Are you using your gifts and skills for the benefit of others, or for selfish ambition?
The heart of the Son of Elohim must reside within us if we hope to walk in the fullness of His promises. Elohim entrusts His kingdom to those who reflect His character in their hearts.
Growing Passion and Love for Elohim: A Lifelong Pursuit Passion for Yeshua doesn’t appear overnight—it grows through continual devotion. How do we nurture this passion? Read the Love Letter The Scriptures are not just ancient texts; they are a love letter from Elohim to His people. Each page reveals His character, His faithfulness, and His unending love for us.

When we immerse ourselves in His word daily, our hearts become attuned to His voice and desires. Meditate on His Promises As Yeshua taught, if we lose lands, family, or possessions for His sake, we will receive a hundredfold reward (Mark 10:29-30). Holding on to this promise nurtures a spirit of perseverance and hope even in the midst of suffering. Be Filled with the Spirit The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) is our guide, comforter, and source of strength.
Ephesians 5:19 encourages us to “speak to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” True passion is born from living in the Spirit daily. Dive into Worship Music and worship connect the heart with Elohim in a way words sometimes cannot. Whether through the psalms of David or the worship of modern artists, singing praises aligns our hearts with heaven.

Reflect on Your Passion Ask yourself: What am I passionate about? Your passion will reflect where your heart truly lies.

When Yeshua is at the center of our desires, our lives become an offering of worship to Him. The Danger of Losing Passion: The Lesson from Revelation 2 (Ephesus) In Revelation 2, Yeshua speaks to the Kehilah (congregation) in Ephesus. He acknowledges their hard work, perseverance, and rejection of false teachings—but then He delivers a sobering rebuke: “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” (Revelation 2:4)

They did everything right externally, yet they lost their passion for Yeshua.
This warning serves as a wake-up call to all believers: It’s possible to serve in ministry without loving Elohim fully.
It’s possible to follow commandments without passion. It’s possible to appear righteous outwardly while having a cold heart inwardly. The antidote?
Return to your first love—the fervent, all-consuming passion for Yeshua that marked your beginning as a believer. Everything Not of Elohim Will Be Crushed Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring theme: everything not built on the foundation of Elohim will eventually be crushed. Just as the house built on sand falls when the storm comes (Matthew 7:24-27), so too will any endeavor, relationship, or ambition built without His guidance.
When Elohim refines His people, it is often through trials and crushing experiences. But this crushing is not meant to destroy us—it’s meant to refine us. Just as grapes must be crushed to produce wine, so too must our pride, selfishness, and sin be crushed to release the true essence of who Elohim made us to be.

Living with the Heart of Elohim: A Final Call At the end of it all, our greatest calling is to have the heart of Elohim within us. A heart that loves the lost. A heart that forgives even those who betray us. A heart that trusts, even in suffering.
A heart that rejoices in the truth and reflects the light of Yeshua. The Kehilah today must be known not just for its knowledge of Scripture but for its love for Yeshua and for one another. When the world sees the passion in our hearts, they will be drawn not to us, but to Him through us.
Let this be our prayer: “Elohim, reveal to me Your heart. Let my life be shaped not by the ways of this world but by Your Word and Your Spirit. Fill me with a passion for Yeshua that never fades, and let me be an ambassador of Your Kingdom, walking in compassion, humility, and unwavering love.”

May every believer rise as a king shaped by humility, ready to serve, and fully surrendered to the will of Elohim—with hearts ablaze for His glory.