DCLM Higher Everyday 9 November 2022 — A listening ear to learn
DCLM Higher Everyday 9 November 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A listening ear to learn
TOPIC: A LISTENING EAR TO LEARN
TEXT: PROVERBS 22:17-21
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
MEMORY VERSE: “Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge” (PROVERBS 22:17).
MESSAGE:
Gary Rohrmayer stated, “Intimacy with God is not experienced through monolog prayers but through reflective listening as well as earnest petitioning.”
Often, owing to a defective background and/or prolonged exposure to improper precepts or practices, many Christians go through life without understanding what it means to listen in the spirit. Yet, the Bible is replete with several invites from the Holy Spirit to every child of God to wait in His presence, listen, and be safely guided through the wilderness of this world.
Progressive growth and development in Christian spirituality are products of close walk with God, hinged on constantly listening in the Spirit and following where the Lord is leading. Those who comply and develop their spiritual listening skills will triumph over sin, Satan and the world.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 8 November 2022 — Jesus’ glowing tribute to John
The young man, Samuel, had a listening ear; he heard God call him, He spoke to him concerning a change in the priesthood of Israel. He learnt something which he relayed to Eli in the morning.
My friend, you are not too young to hear from God. Cultivate His presence by living a holy devotional life.
QUOTE: Cultivate His presence.
CHALLENGE: Stop, listen to your Heavenly Father and be safe.
PRAYER: Awaken my spiritual ears, Lord, lest I stumble and fall.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
