HELEN SANDERS
7-28-2026
A LISTENING EAR

There are several places in the book of Revelation and also other scriptures in the New Testament where Jesus said, “He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith to the church.” [Mark 4:9; Luke 8:18; Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 2:29; 3:6, 3:13, 3:22]

Notice, that these scriptures are addressed to the church; those that call themselves saved, born-again people that God is speaking to. These are warnings that need to be listened to so if one is living a life of sin, they can change their lifestyle of sin to a lifestyle of holiness.

Holiness is not the clothing we wear. It is what is inside us, in our heart. It is wanting to do right with God. When we are right with God, then we will want to do the right things. Dressing modestly does not change anyone. Change starts in the heart. That is where our spiritual ear is.

Why am I saying all this? Well, I have been listening to hear the voice of the Spirit, and today I heard the Spirit say that God’s people are much like they were before 9/11 when they were caught totally unaware when the disaster struck our land. Then I heard that something worse than that is coming and people are not prepared for it.

Now I do not want to sound like a fearmonger, but if God is speaking, we must listen, and if God says warn his people, then I must be obedient.

So, how do we prepare? The first thing we must do is make sure that our hearts are right with God. We must ask him to reveal any sin in our lives that needs to be dealt with. Then, we must listen and pray like we never have done before. We must shut out the distractions and concentrate on what God is saying. He wants our full attention when He speaks. He wants us to be vigilant and obedient listeners and then act on what He says.

Some would say that they never hear God’s voice, but you cannot say that God does not speak to you, my friend. John 10:4 and John 10:16 tells us that God’s sheep hear his voice. If you are a sheep, then you will hear his voice. Perhaps you are not hearing anything today because you have not done what he told you to do the last time he spoke. Now, that may sound harsh, but the truth is God wants us to hear his voice. So, start listening. Ask Him where you missed it and repent. Then do what He asked you to do.

We must be ready for what is coming, and have ears to hear. God will guide us by the Holy Spirit when we listen!