How can we ensure our hearts remain open to God's voice today? Listening Like Today Matters “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” – Hebrews 4:7 God still speaks; He expects a tender, receptive response “today.” Staying open is an intentional, daily choice. Rooting Our Readiness in God’s Word • Stay in Scripture daily – Psalm 119:11: “I have hidden Your word in my heart…” – When God’s voice comes through His Word, familiarity breeds faith, not contempt. • Read with expectation – Isaiah 55:11 assures every word from God “will accomplish what I please.” Approach every reading anticipating personal direction. Guarding Against Heart-Hardening • Repent quickly – Hebrews 3:13 warns that sin’s deceitfulness “hardens” us. Confess early; keep no lingering rebellion. • Refuse cynicism – 1 Timothy 1:19 speaks of a “shipwrecked” faith when conscience is ignored. Choose trust over suspicion. • Watch the company you keep – Proverbs 13:20: “The companion of fools will be destroyed.” Surround yourself with believers who soften, not harden, your heart. Cultivating a Listening Lifestyle • Practice stillness – Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Schedule quiet, electronics-free moments to hear His whisper. • Obey promptly – John 14:21: love for Christ shows in obedience. The more quickly we act on what we hear, the clearer His voice becomes. • Pray Scripture back to God – Colossians 3:16: letting “the word of Christ richly dwell” means turning passages into dialogue, not monologue. Staying Sensitive through Worship • Sing truth-filled songs – Ephesians 5:19 links psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with Spirit-filling. Music warms cold hearts. • Remember His works – Psalm 103:2: “Forget not all His benefits.” Recounting past faithfulness keeps present ears open. Living in the “Today” of Hebrews 4:7 Every sunrise renews the invitation: hear Him afresh, respond in faith, and keep the heart soft. |
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