Hearing Problem?

When someone has a hearing problem there may be the need for others to speak up. However, there are also times when the real need is not for speaking up, but rather for LISTENING UP. Someone has said, "There needs be more fear that we will not hear the Lord than that He will not hear us." [source: compilation of "sentence sermons"] When it comes to hearing, God does not have a problem with it. We should be greatly encouraged that He can even hear the whispered prayer. Our concern ought to be with regard to our own hearing condition.

In Isaiah we read the following encouragement accompanied by a sad diagnosis:
"Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, OR HIS EAR DULL, THAT IT CANNOT HEAR; (2) but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear." ( Isaiah 59:1-2 ESV)

When there is a hearing problem it is not on God's part, but on ours! His ear is turned from us when we turn our ear from Him. How well are we LISTENING UP? How well are we paying attention to what He has revealed? If we truly desire His response are we truly seeking His Will? May we never fear the ability of God's ear, but rather live mindful of having our ear continually turned toward Him so that being aware of His Will we will be carrying it out to His glory and praise.

Have a great day GIVING THE EAR TO THE ONE WHO MADE IT!
Carl

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