HELEN SANDERS
4-24-2025
ARE WE LISTENING?

Jesus met the apostle John on a prison island, the Isle of Patmos and revealed himself to him. We see what he had to say in the Book of Revelation, more accurately called, The Revelation of Jesus Christ. He spoke to John about who he was, is and shall be. He spoke to John about seven churches and gave John instructions to write to them.

Each of those letters had this to say, “He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” We see this in Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, and 22. Seven times he wrote those words. If something is repeated that many times, we need to take heed and pay attention to it.

All Scripture is given for our benefit. As we study these seven messages to seven churches, we see that there were problems then in the church just as there is now. Have we learned anything from these warnings? Have we matured in listening to the Holy Spirit?

None of those churches are viable anymore. The warnings through John’s message came, but they did not take heed. God warned Israel in much the same way through Moses before they entered the promised land. They didn’t listen either and went into captivity.

Prophet after prophet has tried to get the attention of those that call themselves Christians. The Apostle Paul warned about the last days. He warned about not discipling those in sin in the church. The word of God is our road map, leading us on our journey, but we must read it. Studies have shown less than 10% have read the bible all the way through, let alone study it. Many have never opened the bible at all.

What this represents is our will individually as Christians and corporately as the Church. We can go our own way, or we can do things God’s way. Our own way often leads to sickness, lack, misery, and death. God’s way is not guaranteed to be a smooth ride, but we will be rewarded for being faithful.

So, today’s question is: Are we listening?