“Do what I tell you; live what I tell you. I am God.”
Leviticus 22:31 MSG
I’ve always considered myself to be a great listener, but I now realize that I was only hearing what was being said, and not sincerely listening. There is a profound difference between the two, one is a habit, and the other is intentional. Hearing requires very little effort on our part, but listening forces us to get over ourselves and focus on others.
I believe that God speaks to us through His Word, it is inspired and is our road map for life. But in my daily bible reading, it’s too easy to skim and not absorb any of it. I’m hearing what it’s saying, but sometimes I’m not attentively listening to the voice that calls me to go deeper.
If we take the time to consciously listen to what His Word is speaking to us, we will recognize that we are being called to live it out. Reading is fantastic (I’m a huge bookworm) but if I don’t properly apply it to my life to better myself and follow His plan, I’m not doing it right. The Word is alive, always in motion and we should move in that same direction.
Seek after knowledge and understanding, but also pray that God will help you to hear what He is speaking to you. The scripture you just read while scrolling through social media is perhaps a little reminder of His goodness. The verses preached during Sunday’s sermon are going to sustain you this week. Your chapters assigned in today’s bible reading app are filled with power and grace. Grab ahold of His word today, it is alive and can speak to you right where you are, then live it out!
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