Daily Bible Reading – 10.4.2021
James 1:19, My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
This week we are going to focus on the first part of this verse: “everyone should be quick to listen.”
This is so difficult but so needed. A continual talker has a difficult time hearing what anyone else is saying, including God. To listen is a selfless act where we get over and beyond ourselves. To listen is to pay attention. To listen shouts that we value others. To listen demonstrates genuine love and care.
It is not a surprise that we find many Scriptures which implore us to hear, listen, and heed. It is much needed in order to have healthy relationships with God and one another.
Proverbs 1:5, let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
Proverbs 8:34-35, Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:13, To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.
Psalm 85:8, I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.
Isaiah 28:23, Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say.
John 10:3, The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Luke 9:35, A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”
To have a sincere listening ear towards others, God, and His Word offers us life, wisdom, peace, and favor. Listening puts us in our humble place as the created before the Creator, the child before the Father, the sinner before the Savior.
Question to Consider:
When do you find listening to God and others to be most challenging?
Weekly Memory Verse:
James 1:19, My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,