Is There A Hole In Your Ear?

from Victory Church Providence Hosted by Victory Church Providence, RI

Hearing is not the same as listening We can hear the Word of God regularly without actually allowing it to change us. The real question is: Are we listening with a heart that is willing to respond? Is something blocking our spiritual hearing? Sin, distractions, busyness, pride, fear, unforgiveness, and worldly influences can make us less sensitive to God's voice. Ask: What has gotten in the way of my relationship with God? God is speaking—are we paying attention? God speaks through His Word, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and godly counsel. Sometimes the issue isn't that God has stopped speaking; we've stopped listening. A willing ear requires a willing heart Listening to God means being willing to obey even when what He says challenges us. We shouldn't only want to hear what makes us comfortable. What happens when we don't listen? Ignoring God's instruction can lead us in the wrong direction. Spiritual hearing becomes stronger when we consistently respond to what God shows us. Are we listening selectively? It's easy to hear God's promises while ignoring His correction. We need to receive both encouragement and conviction. The importance of obedience Biblical listening ultimately produces action. The question isn't simply, “Did I hear the sermon?” but “What am I going to do with what I heard?”