Truth Exposed:  Hearing

In Luke 21:38 we read that people gathered every morning to hear Jesus.  What was the draw:  was it expected blessings?  expected miracles?   expected knowledge?  Expected …… what?  Romans 10:17 says faith comes by hearing.  It’s one thing to read a statement, but quite another to HEAR it.  Luke 11:28 says our hearing blesses us.  We are told to be careful about what we hear in Mark 4:24, and James 1:22 calls us to servanthood, not just to be a listening audience.  Nowhere have I found, “when you READ ……”  Hebrews 10:25 stresses the coming together ….. for what ….. HEARING.  Something very special happens when we actively listen.  Have you perceived it?

Read carefully.

Ask questions.

Know your scriptures.