“Then Jesus said, ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear’” (Mark 4:9).
Spiritual receptivity is necessary for the disciple of Christ. Jesus knew that there had to be a willingness to want to know and understand before there could be any comprehension of His teachings. This hunger for God is an innate appetite that only He can satisfy. Even if you do not hear, you can want to hear which is key to hearing in the first place your desire, as God will fulfill that desire. This is the attitude of a growing disciple of Jesus Christ. A willing heart is what the Holy Spirit infuses with insight and revelation.
Spiritual receptivity is born out of our attitude and validated by our actions. Actions are an indicator but not an initiator of openness to the Lord's will. Have you ever grown weary working for the Lord, struggling to have a patient attitude? Yes, we all have from time to time, but it is a patient and grateful attitude that hears Christ communicate the most clearly. Gratitude for His grace, love, mercy, and forgiveness leads to hearing His voice.
His Word lodges alive and eventually bears fruit when the ears of our heart humbly listens to the Lord with an attitude of obedience. Jesus explained the results of a spiritually receptive heart; hearing and understanding His Word, thus finding faith and healing. Indeed, the comprehension of His ways is not limited to a select few.
Spiritual receptivity means I submit to the Holy Spirit’s prodding to preempt my pride. Instead of reacting to raw data, I wait and process with prayer so I am able to gain God’s perspective and not be rushed by the world’s way of doing things. Spiritual receptivity sees the face of God and hears the heart of heaven.
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Spiritual receptivity is born out of our attitude and validated by our actions. Actions are an indicator but not an initiator of openness to the Lord's will. Have you ever grown weary working for the Lord, struggling to have a patient attitude? Yes, we all have from time to time, but it is a patient and grateful attitude that hears Christ communicate the most clearly. Gratitude for His grace, love, mercy, and forgiveness leads to hearing His voice.
His Word lodges alive and eventually bears fruit when the ears of our heart humbly listens to the Lord with an attitude of obedience. Jesus explained the results of a spiritually receptive heart; hearing and understanding His Word, thus finding faith and healing. Indeed, the comprehension of His ways is not limited to a select few.
Spiritual receptivity means I submit to the Holy Spirit’s prodding to preempt my pride. Instead of reacting to raw data, I wait and process with prayer so I am able to gain God’s perspective and not be rushed by the world’s way of doing things. Spiritual receptivity sees the face of God and hears the heart of heaven.
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Rev. Todd A. Brown, Pastor
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd. Mclean Va. 22101
Worship with us Sundays at 10:45am
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