Proverbs 1:5- “let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—”
When Nancy heard the door open, she pushed herself to a sitting position from the sofa where she slept waiting for her son’s safe return.
She glanced at her watch. One o’clock.
He had overstayed his curfew again.
“Jake—”
“Not now, Mom. I’ve heard it all before.”
“That’s the problem, son. You hear me speaking, but you don’t really listen. Listening requires that you not only receive the sound, but you also understand my words.”
Many times I have felt the same way when hearing a sermon.
I may have heard the Biblical account before…even read it myself multiple times over the years.
Then, one day, a word or phrase stands out. Perhaps there is a different emphasis. A unique illustration of a major concept or theme.
And then…
behold
it has a new, deeper meaning as I listen to the message God has for me.
When I open myself to not just hearing, but listening, I am able to gain more understanding.
God’s Word blesses my soul.
As I listen, He speaks to my heart.
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