“Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away." (Luke 8:18 ESV)
It is not enough to just hear the word of God. To receive the Word of the Lord the soil of our hearts must be prepared with times of fasting and prayer. We must mix it with faith, and to the best of our ability, walk it out in obedience as the Holy Spirit enables us. Only then will the Scriptures profit our soul and transform our lives. Only then, will we show ourselves to be the true disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“It is dangerous to hear God’s word in a too-passive way; without engaging the word with the mind, the heart, and the will. To be hearers only of the word, and not to be also doers of the word, means destruction (Luke 6:49).” David Guzik Study Guide
“In his sermon titled Heedful Hearing, Charles Spurgeon suggested some ways to heedfully hear the word of God:
· Hear attentively, retentively.
· Hear believingly, obediently.
· Hear candidly, honestly.
· Hear devoutly, sincerely.
· Hear earnestly, spiritually.
· Hear feelingly, sensitively.
· Hear gratefully, prayerfully.”
Father God, help me to be attentive. Give me ears to hear the voice of your Spirit and to understand your Word. Having heard your word, give me the courage, humility, and faith to walk it out day to day that I may be fruitful for your kingdom, bring honor to you and blessing to others. Amen
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