How can we actively listen to the Spirit's message in our daily lives?

Invited to Hear

Revelation 3:22: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

The Spirit already gave us the ear; our task is to keep it open and responsive.

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How Listening Begins

• Yield the heart (Romans 8:14).

• Expect the Spirit to speak first through Scripture (Psalm 119:105).

• Stay soft; don’t harden the heart (Hebrews 3:7-8).

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Daily Practices That Open the Ear

1. Scripture Intake

• Read slowly, asking, “Spirit, highlight today’s word.”

• Let one verse echo all day (Psalm 1:2).

2. Quiet Prayer

• After talking, sit still; note impressions that match Scripture (1 John 4:1).

3. Prompt Obedience

• Act quickly on what you hear (James 1:22).

4. Life in Community

• Share and test insights with believers (Colossians 3:16).

5. Continual Awareness

• Whisper, “Speak, Lord,” in ordinary moments (Galatians 5:25).

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Guarding Against Spiritual Deafness

• Unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2).

• Crowded schedules (Mark 1:35).

• Cultural noise (Mark 4:24).

• Neglecting fellowship (Acts 2:42).

• Quenching the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19).

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Confirming What You Hear

• Harmony with Scripture.

• Exalts Christ (John 16:14).

• Peace after prayer (Philippians 4:6-7).

• Affirmation by mature believers (Proverbs 15:22).

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Blessings of an Attentive Ear

• Clear guidance (Isaiah 30:21).

• Assurance of sonship (Romans 8:16).

• Spirit-produced fruit (Galatians 5:22-23).

• Readiness for Christ’s return (Revelation 3:20-21).

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Putting It Into Today

• Ten unhurried minutes with an open Bible before any screen time.

• Write one instruction you sense; obey it today.

• Share it with a trusted believer for encouragement.

• End the day thanking the Spirit for His guidance.