Matthew‬ ‭13‬:‭43‬ “Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Matthew‬ ‭13‬:‭43‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Hearing is something we do with our ears. If our hearing is normal, we can’t help hearing sounds traveling within a certain range. Listening, however, involves the mind. Genuine listening is active. It involves putting the mind in gear to hear everything that’s said as if it has meaning to the listener. That’s how God calls us to...

Jeremiah‬ ‭1‬:‭5 ”Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Now, this is obviously a specific word from God to Jeremiah; that’s what verse four says, “Now, the Word of the Lord came to me saying.” But listen to the relationship that God describes in His word with a person, Jeremiah, before he was even formed in the womb. Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before...

1 Thessalonians 1:2-6 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You...