Be Ready to Hear

The Word of God has so much to say about hearing. “Take heed to what ye hear” (Mark 4:24a). “Take heed therefore how you hear” (Luke 8:18). “Be more ready to hear” (Ecclesiastes 5:16). Why does God speak so much on this subject? It is because He has a call...

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Establishing a Vision

Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Vision, here, speaks of a redemptive gaze, focusing our energy toward the purpose of God. Most of us can say that we have trouble getting things done unless we plan to do them. We live in a goal-oriented society....

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His Word Is Truth

When you listen to the Word of God, you must listen without any presuppositions. Never allow people, personalities, or circumstances to interfere with hearing. Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 2:13, “For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard...

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Jesus Wept

Picture Jesus Christ the Nazarene as He comes upon the mountain overlooking Jerusalem. Luke 19:41 says, “And when as He approached He saw the city, He wept over it.” What would it be like to hear Jesus Christ, who was God in human form, audibly weep? John 11:35 says, “Jesus...

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Not By Bread Alone

Picture Jesus on the mount of temptation, and Satan is tempting Him. He has been baptized, and the Father has said He is pleased with His Son (Mat thew 3:17), but Satan contests the Father’s declaration. Satan tempted the Lord when He hadn’t had food for forty days and nights....

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