What steps can we take to experience the spiritual awakening in Isaiah 29:18? Setting the Scene: Isaiah 29:18 “ In that day the deaf will hear the words of a scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.” What God Promises • Spiritual ears opened to hear His written word • Spiritual eyes cleared to grasp truth that once seemed hidden Recognize Our Need for Awakening • Admit that without God we remain “deaf” and “blind” (Isaiah 6:9-10; Revelation 3:17) • Acknowledge personal areas of dullness—where Scripture feels distant or dim Humble Ourselves Before the Word • Approach the Bible with confession and dependence (Psalm 119:18) • Let the Word examine motives and reshape desires (Hebrews 4:12-13) Invite the Spirit’s Illumination • The same Spirit who breathed out Scripture must open our senses (2 Corinthians 3:16-17) • Ask for “a spirit of wisdom and revelation” so “the eyes of your heart may be enlightened” (Ephesians 1:17-18) Remove Hindrances to Hearing and Seeing • Forsake cherished sin that clouds perception (James 1:21) • Detach from competing voices—media, relationships, habits—that drown out God’s voice (Jeremiah 15:19) Practice Obedient Listening • Read and reflect daily, expecting to obey the next clear directive (James 1:22-25) • Keep a journal of insights and specific actions; revisit to ensure follow-through Stay Rooted in Christ’s Words • Abide in His teachings; discipleship deepens perception (John 8:31-32) • Memorize and meditate so truth saturates thought and speech (Psalm 119:11) Walk in Community • Share discoveries with believers; iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17) • Submit insights to mature counsel to guard against personal bias (Acts 17:11) Maintain an Expectant Outlook • Believe God still opens ears and eyes today; His promise is timeless (Isaiah 55:11) • Celebrate each new flash of understanding, fueling greater hunger for His voice (Psalm 119:162) |
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