Listen Very Carefully

So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, and every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished. So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus Himself and then delivered to us by those who heard Him speak? And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose. And furthermore, it is not angels who will control the future world we are talking about. Hebrews 2:1-5 (underline mine)

Wisely listen. Listen to the truth. I think this is a reminder to “listen and obey” God’s words. Just as Moses wrote to the children of Israel in Deuteronomy:

Listen closely, Israel, and be careful to obey. Then all will go well with you, and you will have many children in the land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, promised you. Deuteronomy 6:3.

What is the point of listening if there is no action to follow it? Listen and obey—don’t drift away. That is a very plausible situation. Not paying attention to God’s word…not listening to the truth…can result in a drawing back…a falling away…slowly slipping into sin.

Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. Hosea 14:9

Listen up…listen and obey. Obedience is the key to a life of joy and hope in the Lord.

God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and He blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near. Revelation 1:3.

When I haven’t listened and obeyed, I have found myself in a miserable condition—regretting my actions and words. It is much more pleasant to listen and obey…and do things in God’s way according to His timing.

How about you?

Prayer ~ Lord God… You have said—My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Proverbs 4:20.

Please give me grace and wisdom to do just that…to LISTEN, wisely and attentively to Your words. May I dig deep into the written word and “hear” You speaking to me…guiding my thoughts, words and actions that I would live in a manner pleasing to You.

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