Is God Listening?
Have you ever felt like nobody is listening to your prayers? Ocassionally, I guess most of us have. On those times when you feel that way, you may fail to pray. But, if you know He is listening, wow! Prayer comes more easily.
Our text today is Psalms 17:6
“I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.” (Psalm 17:6 NKJV)
Read that verse again and notice that David is saying, “Because I know God hears me, I have prayed.” I know I paraphrased the text, but that is the meaning.
As a dad, some of my favorite times are listening to my kids share about their day. Even when now, no matter what, I want to hear what they have to say.
In the same way, our Heavenly Father is always ready to hear us when we call on Him. Though God is infinite and mighty, He bends down to catch each word we utter, small or great.
As the psalmist says, when he calls out, he knows God listens.That is God’s loving nature.
He wants us to cast every care on Him! He delights not in our strength but in our humility, knowing that in weakness His strength is made perfect.
No matter the storms of life, God promises to hear us when we call to Him.
Let’s approach His throne of grace with boldness to find mercy in our time of need. He is ready to listen and act on our behalf when we turn to Him in faith. What a comfort to know He inclines His ear to us!
Lonnie Davis