Sunday,
February 11, 2024
STOPPING OUR EARS!
Paul was in chains
and awaiting transportation to
Acts
28:22-24
22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as
concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to
him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading
them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the
prophets, from morning till evening. 24 And some believed the
things which were spoken, and some believed not.
After so long in ministry,
I still find it amazing that truth, be it ever so clearly presented, can be
rejected deliberately. Choice not ignorance is the
cause of the gospel’s failure in some hearts.
Zech
7:11
11 But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the
shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
Amazing, isn’t it?
They refused to listen – gave God the “cold shoulder” and stopped their ears.
There was no lack of understanding on their part. It was a lack
of response. What causes people to react in such a way?
1] To truly listen would reveal many errors in our
heart and life. We become comfortable in our errors.
2] To truly understand would call for change.
We do not like change.
3] To truly hear condemns us, shames us, and breaks
our heart because of our sin.
Dear Lord, today I will go into your house to hear and to
understand and to obey. AMEN
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