Got It? Use It!

Not using what we have would seem like a waste. Why possess something if we are not going to put it to use? Would that not seem a bit foolish, especially when it is something that would bring us benefit with the potential of benefiting others as well? Would such make any sense?

During the days of the prophet Jeremiah, note part of what he was to declare to the kingdom of Judah. We read. . .
"Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, WHO HAVE EYES, BUT SEE NOT, WHO HAVE EARS, BUT HEAR NOT." ( Jeremiah 5:21 ESV)

The charge against God's people was that they were being "foolish" and "senseless". Why? Because they were not putting to righteous use the eyes and ears their Creator had given them. What a waste of a good set of eyes and ears!

God did not give us our eyes and ears for merely ornamental purposes. Though eyes may be a beautiful color to gaze into and ears may help hold eyeglasses or jewelry in place, that was not the purpose for which God has provided such gifts. Eyes are FOR SEEING and ears are FOR HEARING! When they are not properly put to use they might as well not be possessed!

Even in the garden of Eden eyes and ears were improperly directed ( Genesis 3:1 & 6) and the challenge appears to have continued ever since. The importance of listening is duly noted throughout the Scriptures. The words of Jesus clearly emphasized the need for LISTENING. [i.e. Matt. 11:15; Matt. 13:9 & 43; Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; Rev. 3:6, 13, 22; Rev. 13:9; also Matt. 13:15 & 16] What about us? Is the use of our eyes and ears being neglected?

Solomon noted the BLESSING OF LISTENING to wisdom's call when he wrote. . .
"(33) HEAR INSTRUCTION AND BE WISE, and DO NOT NEGLECT IT. (34) Blessed is the one WHO LISTENS TO ME, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. (35) For whoever finds me FINDS LIFE AND OBTAINS FAVOR FROM THE LORD, (36) but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death." ( Proverbs 8:33-36 ESV)

To not use, merely hurts self! Using our eyes and ears in a proper manner can literally save our life both physically and spiritually! Let us not neglect these good gifts God has created us to possess. Instead, let us properly use what God has placed on our heads and in our heads for His intended purpose. By doing so we will be continually drawn closer to Him and His Will and be able to live in a manner that can also bring benefit to others around us. May our eyes and ears be the RECEPTORS of the wisdom of God He intended them to be.

Have a great day ENJOYING THE BENEFIT OF THESE GIFTS OF GOD!
Carl

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