What Is He Whispering?
“Then he said to them, “Be diligent to understand the meaning behind everything you hear, for as you do, more understanding will be given to you. And according to your longing to understand, much more will be added to you. For those who listen with open hearts will receive more revelation. But those who don’t listen with open hearts will lose what little they think they have!” Mark 4:24-25
This week in the Walk we have been discussing and meditating on encounters with Jesus and our perspective. These two go hand in hand because your perspective determines the depth of your encounter with Him. Remember, encounters are intended to change our perspective, if we allow it. In Mark we are encouraged to be diligent to understand the meaning behind everything we hear. In what area of your life has the Holy Spirit spoken to you this week about your perspective? Take a few moments to think about what He has shown you.
How have you responded to Him concerning this matter? Most of us will respond initially, one of two ways. In humility and say, yes, Lord I can see where I think like that, or we choose our perspective over His and make excuses to Him of why we do something or think a certain way. Last Sunday, Pastor Tim shared a story out of Acts where Paul was a prisoner on a cargo ship that was encountering a massive storm. The wind was preventing them from going the way they wanted, but they were persistent in moving forward. Paul, the Apostolic voice on the boat, was trying to tell them what to do so their lives could be saved, but they would not hear of it. They had the idea this boat had to be saved. They risked their lives girding the boat so it wouldn’t be destroyed. Ultimately the boat was destroyed, and they were safely on shore but not without a fight.
What “boat” are you trying to save that the Holy Spirit is wanting to break apart from you? If you have a storm in your life because of a perspective you are trying to hold on to I encourage you to let it go. Trust Him. The encounter that is meant to change your family is more important than a perspective or long-held belief. We have to allow Him to help us see things correctly. He cares about you so much. Every breath you have is important to Him. Pastor Tim shared something on Tuesday night at Linger House. He said, “His heart is for us to be near to Him so we can hear His whisper.”
Think about this for a moment. If someone is whispering, what do you need to do to hear them? Lean in. Be diligent to listen. I can promise you this- the words coming out of Abba’s mouth is more important than anything else. When we long to understand what He is saying more understanding will be given. In turn this will transform our lives and those around us.
Lean into Him this weekend.
