Date: 09-29-2020

Title: When God Does Not Listen

(S) cripture:
    Zechariah 7:13 (NASB) “And just as He called and they would not listen, so they called and I would not listen,” says the LORD of hosts;

(O) bservation:
    What a disturbing statement from God. When I do not listen to Him, He does not listen to me.

(A) pplication:
    I wonder how often I ignore God and then expect that He has to listen to me. The Lord is not some heavenly bellhop or celestial room service provider. He is God Almighty who does as He pleases whenever He pleases. How foolish of me to think that I can ignore and turn a deaf ear to Him and then expect Him to listen to me. I know He always hears the repentant and contrite but too often I come to Him in my pride and with an arrogant spirit. Today I will get my spirit right and listen intently to the Lord and then do what He says.

(P) rayer:
    O Father, I have ignored you way too often. Forgive me and hear my prayer. Let me hear you clearly today. I want to do what you want more than anything else. Help me to get out of the way, listen to you and obey. I love you and want to be heard and used by you. Amen