“But all who listen to me will live in peace untroubled by fear of harm.” — Proverbs 1:33
There is a way to live that leads to harm, fear and restlessness. Most of the time this is a result of listening to ourselves, lies or negative influences. When we find ourselves with a pit in our stomachs and a tinge of fear rattling our emotions, we should ask ourselves, “Who am I listening to?”
The GREAT news, however, is what the Word of God gives us in the book of Proverbs. Those who listen to Jesus, His wisdom and The Holy Spirit, live in PEACE without FEAR!
Listening to God means allowing the Truth of His Word to permeate our lives; it leads to obedience. Perhaps you are “hearing” His Word, but you’re not actually “listening”?
I have three, wonderful, little people at home. I find myself repeating phrases to them all the time. We have so many sayings that are very familiar to them: “Do the next right thing.” or “Help each other win.” or “Some may, we may not.”
So often they reply with, “We know, Dad, you tell us all the time.” I then reply, “I will tell you until you obey.”
Christian, are you fearful and restless? Are you afraid that harm might come to your marriage or your friendships or your career? Ask yourself, “Who am I listening to?” Are you listening to the Word of God? Are you listening to Truth? Have the words of Jesus gone beyond you just hearing them and moved you to actually obeying?
Undoubtedly, this takes faith, time and prayer. We need God’s help to do this. Have you asked Him for help? If you are afraid, if you are restless, if you are not at peace, perhaps pray something like this:
“Lord Jesus, I am fearful and anxious. I know it’s possible I’m listening to the wrong voices in my life and I need your help to listen to YOU now. Would you work in my heart and help me to listen to your Word and obey? Turn my fear into courage and my restlessness into faith. Give me the peace that surpasses understanding and fill me with the Holy Spirit’s wisdom. In your name, Jesus Christ, Amen.”
Listening to wisdom with you,
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