Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Hard of Hearing

Isaiah 30:21 "Your ears will hear a word behind you, 'This is the way, 
walk in it,' whenever you turn to the right or to the left."

Do we recognize that God is willing and able to send us in the right direction? When we end up in places that we regret due to sinful decisions, it isn't the fault of our God as navigator. If we would begin to pay attention to the urging of His Spirit we would see how He is preparing us for the future and protecting us in the present. We have to not only be diligent in listening, but desperate enough to desire His instruction and guidance.

God speaks to us in unique and varied forms, but I believe it is in His whisper that we find the sweetest & kindest instruction. No wonder then that we struggle with maintaining our connection with His voice. We drown out the whisper of God's voice when we plug our ears with the cotton balls of self-idolization, destructive habits, fear, and addictive sin. 

Emulating the example of Christ as humble servant will remove the obstacles that we have constructed between us and our King. Our willingness to hear and obediently follow God will increase our maturity and confidence in His quiet direction.

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