Tag: Bible verses about having ears to hear

Matthew 11:15 (NKJV) 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

Through the various seasons in our lives, we might notice that certain characteristics and traits are more important than in other seasons.

The season we’re in right now demands razor-sharp discernment. It is 100% necessary if we hope to see and hear what God is saying and what is happening in the spiritual realm.

Part of having sharp discernment requires being able to hear what is not being said.

That may sound counter-intuitive or contradictory. But let me explain.

Most times, when it comes to spiritual warfare, and things of the spirit realm in general, many things can be very subtle and almost imperceptible to the natural mind and natural understanding.

This is why Jesus told us that we need to have ears to hear. He wants us to be able to hear those things that are not easily discerned; things that are clearly there to hear, but require looking and listening beyond what is plainly visible or audible.

How do we know that this is important? Because Jesus said it again in Revelation, as well as in other places in the 4 gospels.

In Revelation, He said again, very specifically, that we need to have ears to hear.

Revelation 3:22 (NKJV) 22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

And do you know what else He said? He said that we need to be able to see.

Revelation 3:18 (NKJV) 18 …anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

So, you can see that it’s critical for us, as believers, to have heightened senses of spiritual sight and hearing.

And I will say directly, with no hesitation, that anyone lacking in these critical spiritual traits will have a very hard time discerning and understanding what’s really happening in the spiritual realm right now.

And this is why it’s so very important that we let God speak to us through His word each and every day, sharpening our spiritual eyes and ears, so we never miss what the Spirit is saying to us.

Let those who have ears, hear. And let those who have eyes, see.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Matthew 11:15 (NKJV) 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

This phrase has been sticking with me a lot lately.

Jesus thought this was very important. How do I know that? Because He used it at least 8 times throughout the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

The phrase, “ears to hear” is also used in the book of Revelation. Again, reinforcing the importance of it.

So, what does this mean? Why is it so important?

Jesus repeatedly told people they need ears to hear. He was referring to hearing God’s voice.

But He wasn’t necessarily referring to an audible voice. He was referring to the Spirit of God; that still, small voice, as referred to in 1 Kings 19:12.

He was trying to teach people that they need to be able to discern; discern between good and evil, between spirit and flesh and between the seen and the unseen.

He also spoke about people having eyes, but not being able to see.

Just as it was important then, it is equally important now.

Jesus was trying to prepare the people in His day so they would see who He was. He wanted them to know and understand that God was right there among them; Immanuel, God with us.

Now, in the present day, we need this just as much.

We live in a time when the ability to discern, hear the voice of God and recognize the Holy Spirit’s promptings are an absolute necessity.

Living life as a child of God without the ability to discern, hear and see is akin to living life with no eyesight and no hearing. Of course, it can be done, but is much more difficult than to live with hearing and eyesight.

You see, evil never sleeps. It never rests. It is, as the word says (1 Peter 5:8), like a roaring lion, roaming about, seeking whom it may devour.

It is this that makes discernment, eyes to see and ears to hear, so critical.

We absolutely need this if we want to do more than just survive in today’s spiritual climate!

God wants us to thrive, not just limp along, barely surviving.

So, let’s be diligent, and let Him teach us how to have eyes to see and ears to hear.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

If you know someone who will enjoy this or be encouraged by it, please feel free to share it with them!