Auditory Dedication
1st Samuel 3:10
Merely because I have attentively and earnestly heeded one aspect of divine communication does not imply that I will heed every utterance from Him. I demonstrate my deficiency in affection and reverence towards God through the callousness of my emotions and thoughts towards His teachings. If I have a deep affection for my friend, I will naturally comprehend his desires without conscious effort. Jesus proclaimed, "You are My companions..." The reference is from John 15:14. Have I violated any of my Lord's commands this week? Had I been aware that it was a directive from Jesus, I would not have intentionally defied it. However, the majority of us demonstrate a remarkable lack of reverence for God due to our failure to perceive His presence. His words were essentially meaningless and had no impact on us whatsoever.
The objective of my spiritual existence is to attain a state of profound connection with Jesus Christ, wherein I am always attuned to God's voice and assured of His attentive response to my prayers (see to John 11:41). Through my unification with Jesus Christ, I am always attuned to God's voice through the practice of devout listening. A flower, a tree, or a devotee of God can serve as a medium for delivering God's word to me. The obstacle preventing me from hearing is my focus on other matters. I am not lacking the desire to perceive God's voice, rather, I am not wholeheartedly committed to the appropriate aspects of my life. I am deeply committed to various pursuits, including service and my own beliefs. Although God may express His thoughts freely, I am unable to perceive His messages. A child of God should consistently adopt the attitude of receptiveness and obedience, saying, "Speak, for Your servant hears." If I have not cultivated and fostered this dedication to listening, I can only perceive God's voice intermittently. Occasionally, I become oblivious to His presence because my focus is directed towards other matters—matters that I believe are necessary for me to accomplish. This does not align with the principles and values of leading a life in accordance with the teachings of God. Have you perceived the auditory manifestation of God's communication today?