Good morning.
The letters to the 7 churches in the 2nd and 3rd chapters of Revelation each has these words: "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
(Revelation 2:29)
Most of us have experienced going to church and not remembering much, if anything at all, of what the message was about. It’s possible to “listen” to every word of a sermon while actually not hearing a word of it. Sadly, this happens in churches every week—bodies may be on the seats, but minds are somewhere else.
Passive listeners attend church but sit and let their mind wander. They watch people, notice how others dress and act, socialize with friends, and make lunch plans. They don’t go to church to hear from the Lord but show up out of habit.
Active listeners, on the other hand, walk into the auditorium excited about what the Lord is going to say. And as they listen, they ask themselves, "How does this apply to my life?"
God communicates in many different ways, and when He speaks, we should do our best to listen actively. Our attitude should be like that of David when he wrote: "Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." (Psalm 143:7-8)
We all have days when we’re less focused, so when we find your minds wandering during worship, ask the Lord to refocus our thoughts and help us tune in to what He is saying.
As we join with other followers of Christ today, let's actively listen to what God is saying to us.
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
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