February 3 – Today’s reading from The One Year Bible:

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “ LORD, I am coming.”
– Psalms 27:8 

King David said, “My heart has heard you say.” Wait a minute. Hearts don’t hear… or do they? As I read this the other day I was captivated by this thought – a heart that hears!That’s what I must have. If my heart only beats… it’s not enough! If my heart only bleeds… it’s not enough! If my heart only hurts… it’s not enough! I must have a heart that hears! This year, I want my heart to hear the voice of the Lord more!

It’s not enough to have ears that hear. The Pharisees had ears that heard the words of Jesus, but their hearts were like rocks – stony hearts that could not hear. Oh, the tragedy of those who hear words, but miss the words of God. They miss the divine whispers that I have come to cherish.

If you have a heart that hears, then you must also have a heart that responds! We must have a heart that talks back to the Lord, where love responds to love. We are told that in the last days the love of many will grow cold, but your love should be hotter every day. Yes, may your heart burn within you as the Lord opens up the scriptures to you.

I pray for you today, my friend, asking that God would work in you a heart that hears His voice with greater clarity. A heart that hears the majesty of His whispers to you. A heart that hears His intentions toward you. A heart that is soft, warm, and responsive to His voice. I pray that your heart would respond with a leap of joy at the mention of His name. Take notice of what the Lord is doing in you this year – He’s forming your heart.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we begin a new series, “Neighboring.” There are some things the Lord wants to work in our hearts during these next few weeks.

Blessings!
Your pastor and friend,
Pastor Kevin