Matthew 13:14-15 (NKJV) 14 And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; 15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’
Sometimes while reading the word of God, we need to be careful not to miss some subtle things that are really very important.
Here in this discourse by Jesus, He quoted the prophet Isaiah.
What this did was bring an ancient prophecy back into the present time, making it relevant to more than just the Israelites, to whom it was originally spoken.
It revived the prophecy, so to speak, making it relevant again.
And this prophecy is also very relevant today because a large percentage of the church (the bride of Christ) is sound asleep.
Their eyes have closed, and they fail to see or hear what God is doing and saying.
People of God, if there was ever a time when it was most important to be awake, hearing and seeing, it is now!
We are living out Biblical prophecies right before our eyes. We are seeing events foretold centuries and centuries ago unfold in front of us.
God is moving. He is setting up kings and removing kings. He is putting people and things in place to carry out His plan.
But some of us may not recognize God in many of these things because they don’t look like things that God would have any part of.
Don’t let yourself be fooled!
The Bible is full of examples where God used not-so-nice leaders to teach His people valuable lessons.
Yes, He used evil people to punish the Israelites, His very own people.
Has God changed? Absolutely not!
We are still subject today to discipline if we are His children.
He chastens those whom He loves (Hebrews 12:6). And, people of God, we are being chastened on a global scale.
Let us not stick our heads in the sand and ignore what is right in front of us.
Let us seek Him wholeheartedly, repenting before Him for our own sins, and the sins of the bride.
He is still faithful to hear cries of repentance, and to forgive those who humbly come before Him, calling out for His mercy.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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