“Who hath ears to hear, let him hear….”
Jesus made this statement after He had given His disciples the parable of the seed and the sower. I think that Jesus was telling them to really listen to the parable, grasp its meaning and let it make a difference in their lives. If we would make a practice of listening with our hearts and minds, as well as our ears, it would make a difference in our lives. We need to really listen to what people try to tell us that which will be good for us. My good friend, and former coach at Lee County High School, the late Sherman Hall, sat me down in the locker room one day and had a heart-to-heart talk with me. Looking back, it was good advice. He was telling me that I needed to start studying and to get my life together. I heard every word Coach Hall said that day, and still remember his words today – but I didn’t listen. At least I didn’t listen at the time, but in ensuing years, through the Navy, college and seminary, the advice was remembered - and heeded. We need to listen to what our Sunday School teachers and pastors tell us. I don’t mean to talk down to you, because if you are reading this you are probably an adult, but we never get too old to listen. During the couple of years that I was seriously ill, I had to hear more preaching than I have listened to in all of my years in the ministry. It was good for me. I really needed to stop and listen to somebody else for a change. I think that it would do all preachers good to have to hear others preach for awhile. We never get too old to listen and learn. In fact, the longer I live, the more I realize the need to listen and learn. We need to listen to the “still small voice” of the Holy Spirit when we are in church, in prayer or reading the Bible. Jesus is always communicating with us and He does this through the Holy Spirit. You might be asking, but how can I know that it is the Holy Spirit speaking to me? I honestly cannot tell you how you can know, but if you are a Christian you will know when it is the Holy Spirit speaking to you. Your life will be richer if you will just listen to what the Holy Spirit is telling you. It might keep you out of trouble. It might keep you from gossiping. It might keep you from saying things to other people that you should not say. You get the point…. You have ears to hear – listen! Bro. Joe
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Missy
6/20/2017 09:04:19 am
I really needed this, I really needed to HEAR this, thank you for sharing your Wisdom God has given to you so generously.
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