1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect

Challenge For 2026: Apply what it means to really: "set apart Christ as Lord in our hearts."

A.W. Tozer:
Part I: A Little Bible Biology
We use “heart” in place of "Gut"
1 John 3:17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?     
Matthew 9:36 is "moved with compassion"   

"How greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ."
Vs.
"I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus."

"My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart..."
Vs.
"Oh, my anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain."

Psalm 26:2 Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind
Part II: The "Heart" as Mission Control

In the Bible? (Lev/Kardia) heart as the combination of Intellect + Will

The Condition of one's HEART and the Occupant of its control center were the core factor in life's direction 
Hebrews 3:15 "As has just been said: 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.'"

Ezekiel 36:26 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

Part III: Occupying the Throne Room
1 Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord”

Revere = SET APART