Hearing difficulties

"But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth.
14Thus I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth is no response".

                                                                          Psalm 38:13   NKJV

Threats were being made to David here but, he was deaf to all of their comments. He wasn't going to be intimidated by all of this so, he ignored them all - he refused to take heed of these slurs against him and his army. Jesus said in Matthew 11:15 : ' He who 

has ears to hear, let him hear!' Jesus was saying that we should take heed of what is being said or happening around us. David was doing just that but, chose not to be intimidated by these people.

Some people have a physical hearing loss and others may have selective hearing. The former one's, struggle to keep up with a conversation and genuinely find it difficult to understand what is being said. For this person, to speak to them from another room, is a no go situation. Speaking through walls just doesn't work. The latter description - selective hearing, is usually the one's who can hear properly but choose to ignore what is said for one reason or another. David could have fitted into this category. For him though, it was about keeping his faith. Many times, people can bring bad news and it can put a dampener on our own faith.

We should never miss the significance of what we are hearing. Sadly, some people hear things but it just goes over their head and they miss out on important issues. These people may have an attention deficit disorder and their mind is racing on ahead of 

anyone else and they miss the point. In college or Uni, these people find it difficult to keep up with the cirriculum and have to spend out of hours study to gain their qualification.

You may have a hearing loss and it may be profound, which means a daily struggle. You may have hearing aids but many times, they are unable to cope with many of today's busy lives. For instance, a person who suffers this way, may be in a meeting - secular or church - and the noise around them is amplified so much that it can be one big noise. They have a difficulty hearing the speaker despite a loop being installed in the place. All of this can lead a person to frustration and irritability. This may come from the one who is deaf and the other from the one who is trying to speak with them.

You may be struggling in this area. Some times it helps to remain calm and patiently explain this to people. After all, it is a disability and we should all be respectful of any disability. On the other hand you may live with or have daily contact with a deaf person. You will quickly pick up the signs they show if there are no visible hearing aids. Bear in mind that some users are sensitive about this condition. Therefore, try to make it easier for them by showing a little empathy.

You may raise a question here - What is this to do with a bible study/commentary? It has everything, especially to the person who is suffering. It also means a lot to Jesus, who despite choosing not to heal them for whatever reason, still loves and cares for them.

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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