Let Us Hear God’s Blessings
Amy Grant wrote a powerful song in 1977 entitled, “Old Man’s Rubble.” Some of the lyrics are, “Are you living in an old man's rubble, are you listenin' to the father of lies? If you are then you're headed for trouble. If you listen too long, you'll eventually die.” Ms. Grant was referring to the devil whose purpose is to kill, steal and to destroy (John 10:10). However, the song has other lyrics. “If you're living as a new creation, if you're listening to the Father of light, then you're living in a mighty fortress and you're gonna' be clothed in power and might.”
Who you allow to speak to you and whose words you accept will greatly affect the course of your life. The evil one sends discouraging, disparaging, disappointing and despairing words, and those words can hinder one’s progress in life. But Jesus says that His words are spirit and they are life (John 6:63).
In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had sinned and then covered themselves with leaves because they discovered they were naked. God asked them, “Who told you that you were naked?” (Genesis 3:11). We have to ask ourselves to whom are we listening in our lives. Are we listening to the still small voice of God or are we listening to the powerful voices that call us to disobey God?
God says that the day you hear His voice, we should not harden our hearts against him (Hebrews 3:15). The Bible further states that those who have ears should hear what the Spirit is saying (Revelation 3:22). We cannot please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6) and that faith comes from hearing God’s words (Romans 10:17).
We are hearing many conflicting voices in the world. For example, some suggest we should all be vaccinated against COVID-19 while others say it has not been tested enough. Let us spend time with God, not demanding this or that but simply rejoicing in his presence and worshipping Him for who He is. God wants the best for us. Let us listen, obey, and receive all the benefits that He has for us.
John 10:10
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10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 6:63
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63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.
Genesis 3:11
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11 And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”
Hebrews 3:15
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15 As has just been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.”
Revelation 3:22
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22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Hebrews 11:6
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6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Romans 10:17
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17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
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