hearing

“Remember the parable about the four types of soil? Let’s revisit it here: The first time we hear God’s Word, it may be like the footpath. It’s so new to us that it would be easy for the enemy to snatch itaway if we don’t take further action to truly move that Word deeper into our heart. Maybe we hear the Word or sermon again, and receive it with joy, but it still doesn’t have very deep roots yet… so when temptation comes calling, we fall away from that truth. Then, the next time we hear it, it’s still pressured out by the distracting cares of this world. BUT when we hear the Word yet again (for the fourth time!) —and cling to it, store it deep within our heart, and sprinkle on patience and faith—that’s when it produces a harvest in our lives!”—Beth Jones