Scripture
Zechariah 7:11-13
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped their ears from hearing. They made their hearts like flint, so they could not hear the law and the words which the Lord of hosts had sent by His Spirit...and just as He called and they would NOT listen, so they called and I would not listen says the Lord of hosts.
Observation
If we refuse to listen and hear the words from the Lord, so then He will not listen when we call to Him. The condition of our heart is at stake when we turn away from hearing God. It turns like flint, hard, cold, and unwilling to receive anything from God.
Application
Guard your heart! Do not set yourself in childish posture and have an attitude when God is speaking. Receive His blessing and favor but also receive instruction and correction. Obey His words. When God speaks, don't cup your hands over your ears and sing 'la la la la la la la' and turn your back on Him. LISTEN and follow through by obeying.
Prayer
What are You saying Lord? Help me to hear. Deal with any attitudes that keep me from hearing Your call. I turn my ear to You and ask that You help me to hear. Listen. Obey. May my ear be tuned to You Lord and let me not me a forgetful unwilling hearer of Your Word. Help me be one who is a 'do'-er of Your word with a softened heart ready to do Your will.
Scripture
Psalm 145:18-20
The Lord is near to all who call on Him. To all who call Him in truth . He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. He hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love Him. but all the wicked will He destroy.
Observation
The Word says that the Lord is near; with me, present, at hand. He is ready to hear me and answer me right when I call. Those who love and reverence the Lord He will give the desires of their heart. God will take care of the wicked of this world; they will be destroyed.
Application
Draw near to God. Come near to Him. Honor Him. I can trust Him.
Prayer
Father, God Most High, I trust in You. I trust in Your Word. I draw near to You and say I love You. Thank You for turning Your ear to me when I cry out to You. I prophesy over these dry bones and say to them, "O dry bones! Behold the Lord God Almighty will cause breath to enter me and I will come to life by the power of Your Holy Spirit. You will put Your Spirit in me and I will begin to rise up!" A-men.
Scripture
Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Observation
Jesus is the Lamb! He is the Good Shepherd. He leads us to springs of living water. He comforts us in trials of life. He is the source of living water! He wipes the tears that we cry.
Application
Come and drink. Come to Jesus and believe, and drink of the living water. Receive His love and grace and be filled. Trust Him, obey Him, walk with Him and my thirst for God will be quenched. He meets all my needs and He leads me in the way I should go. He cares for me, and comforts me even to the point of wiping away my tears.
Prayer
God of Glory I give You thanks for leading me to the springs of living water; to Jesus Christ. In my search for You, I have been so dry and thirsty and found that You alone are the Source. The God of my Salvation, the Good Shepherd, the Living Water has brought me life in abundance. Overflow me with Your love. As I dig into Your word, may I uncover pools of refreshing and cleansing. May I commit to the long process of discovery of Your treasures found in Your Word. Help me to learn to dig deeper and reach a depth I could never imagine in my limited thinking. I want to know You more. In Jesus Name, A-men.
