A Listener and Pay Attention-er

"My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22For they are life to those who find them, "And health to all their flesh".         Proverbs 4:20-22.   NKJV

Do you listen to what's being said, or do you drift off? Do you pay attention to those around you who are trying to minister to you? These are very important aspects that we need to cultivate within our life. Throughout this Proverb, Solomon has been trying to get the message home about paying attention and this is the reason why.

Wisdom's words are life-giving. God's Word is life-giving and the words Jesus speaks to us are life-giving too. They are full of wisdom - something we need very much. Why? Because, wisdom is at war with our inherited sinful nature. So there is a life-giving need to cultivate a heart that loves and thrives on wisdom.

As we pay attention to God's Word, we should hear Him speaking to us. Ask yourself, 'What is He saying to me?' There is a need to listen with the third ear. This is not a corny phrase, but a term that counsellors use at times to encourage  listening in such a way that they are searching for what is really being said here. People often only give out what they want to say; listening with the third ear helps to get into the person's internal frame of reference (sitting in their shoes). 

As we spend special time with Jesus, His word becomes a treasure within our heart. Therefore, be alert and be ready because there may be a word of warning from Him or a word of instruction for the way forward. Remember, Jesus words are life-giving because, they are full of life-saving wisdom.

When we begin to adopt this daily routine, the words Jesus gives us will bring life and good health to our flesh because, they deliver a person from sin and stress that cause illness. No kind of stress is good for us, it brings anxiety, worry, nervous tension and fear. These are not what Jesus wants for us. He wants us to be free (John 8:36). Are you?

Life is stressful and full of fast living -  fast foods, fast driving and fast talking and thinking. This  may be the environment that you live in but, this doesn't mean you have to accept it. Jesus tell us not to worry about our lives (Matthew 6) and as we have seen, we are free. So act this way. Get locked into the Word daily. Read it, listen to it and live it and cultivate that life style that says, 'I'm a listener and a Pay Attention-er.’

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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