What steps can we take to cultivate a love for God's word? Hearing God’s Heart in Jeremiah 6:10 “ ‘To whom can I speak and give warning? Who will listen to Me? Look, their ears are closed so they cannot hear. The word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no delight in it.’ ” (Jeremiah 6:10) Recognizing the Barrier • Closed ears―spiritual dullness blocks delight. • Offense―when the Word challenges our comfort, the flesh recoils. • Absence of pleasure―without Spirit-given appetite, Scripture feels dry. Practical Steps to Awaken Delight • Ask God to open your ears. Echo Psalm 119:18: “Open my eyes to see the wonders of Your law.” • Confess anything that numbs your heart (Psalm 66:18). Unrepentant sin muffles God’s voice. • Approach the Bible as God’s personal speech (1 Thessalonians 2:13). Expect Him to talk. Building Daily Habits of Intake • Schedule unhurried time (Joshua 1:8). Guard it like any vital appointment. • Read aloud. Hearing your own voice engages heart and mind (Revelation 1:3). • Start small, stay steady. A paragraph pondered beats chapters skimmed. • Keep a journal of discovered truths and answered prayers; review often. Moving from Information to Transformation • Meditate―turn verses over in your mind (Psalm 1:2). • Memorize―write key passages on cards or apps; recall them through the day (Psalm 119:11). • Obey immediately. Love for the Word grows as we live it (John 14:23). • Share what you learn. Teaching cements understanding (Philemon 6). Community: Loving the Word Together • Join a Bible-centered church group (Hebrews 10:24-25). Mutual encouragement sparks hunger. • Discuss Sunday’s sermon with family or friends; apply one takeaway each week. • Sing Scripture-saturated songs; melody helps truth linger (Colossians 3:16). Finishing Thoughts As we open our ears, clear the obstacles, and practice consistent, responsive intake, the Spirit replaces offense with joy. Soon we echo Jeremiah’s contemporary, the psalmist: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103). |
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