James 1:19
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
It is sad that we shut our ears to the very things that we should be listening to. God makes every effort to speak to us but we fill our life with such clutter and confusion that His voice goes unheard.
A judge I once worked for delighted in telling the tale of two deaf men who appeared before a deaf judge.The plaintiff charged that the defendant owed him $100. The defendant (not hearing) objected that he didn’t even own a dog so how could it have bitten the plaintiff. The equally deaf judge looked over the bench and called both men close.“It looks like you two boys could get together and support your poor old mother. Case closed!”
I cannot begin to count the marital counseling sessions I have had to deal with where one or both of the partners would not keep silent long enough to hear what the other was saying. I have resorted to requiring the offender to not say one single word or I will end the session.
Sometimes when we remain silent we will be able to hear what other people are saying to us. Are we speaking or listening?
Blessings dear hearts! Walk with God today and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil