John 6:68
From Disciplines of a godly woman.But when God's Word is preached, we must discipline ourselves to listen in spite of difficulties because listening is God's will for us. Hear Jesus' words: "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, no one can snatch them out of my hand (John 10:25-28)
A woman who works with children in our sunday school programme tells how God spoke to her through a phrase the children repeat each week. "It's time to put on our listening ears." (how cute is that.) At the same time, a passage of Scripture from her weekly Bible study came alive to her: "guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen" (Ecc 5:1) Now when she sits in the pew at the beginning of the service, she consciously, silently prays, "Lord, I am here to listen." The Scripture goes on to say, "Therefore, stand in awe of God" (Ecc 5:7) Listening to God's word is so important.
"Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." (John 6:68)
posted by kmli @ 7:53 AM
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