For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible,
and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.
Take care, then, how you hear.
Have you heard the latest?" my friend would greet me with that alarming question. He'd often introduce the question with, "OMG!"
"Now what?" I'd reply. It was usually nothing to be alarmed about, but he enjoyed being alarmed.
It matters how we hear things. With the grace of God we can choose the manner of our hearing, its volume, and its importance. Beginning each day with silent prayer and reflection on the Word of God helps us listen more quietly.
By prayer, we are inoculated against FOMO, the Fear Of Missing Out. Nothing more important than the Resurrection of Jesus has happened recently. Nothing will happen today of that much importance. Nor nor do we expect anything more important very soon, except his Second Coming. We have His Word for that!
So when Jesus teaches us to, "Take care then how you hear?" we know how to approach each new day and its "evil thereof." Carefully; and with the Lord watching over our shoulders.
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I love to write. This blog helps me to meditate on the Word of God, and I hope to make some contribution to our contemplations of God's Mighty Works.
Ordinarily, I write these reflections two or three weeks in advance of their publication. I do not intend to comment on current events.
I understand many people prefer gender-neutral references to "God." I don't disagree with them but find that language impersonal, unappealing and tasteless. When I refer to "God" I think of the One whom Jesus called "Abba" and "Father", and I would not attempt to improve on Jesus' language.
You're welcome to add a thought or raise a question.