By, Tim Irving – Evangelism Team
Are you listening, hearing, or just rambling on to hear your own voice? Social media has been spawned by a culture that would rather talk about itself and its wisdom-less thoughts whether anyone else is listening to them or not. But are you listening? Everyone hears things, you don’t have to pay attention to hear, but it takes a concentrated effort to listen. When Elijah wanted to hear from God, he was told to go to the mountain. He heard the whirlwind, he heard the earthquake, he heard the roar of the fire, but if he hadn’t been listening, he may have missed the still small voice. Are you listening for God? Are you scurrying about trying to hear from Him or are you listening and being still? The world rushes, and it misses so much. Be still, be listening! Are you listening to others? When you talk to someone, especially about the Lord, are you listening to what they are saying to you? Great point Pastor Wes made yesterday was when you’re talking to someone, listen to understand not to answer a question that hasn’t been asked! We can be so quick to tell people what we think they need to hear rather than listen to what they are trying to tell us. Take time, make time to be still and listen. You never know what you may hear!