Positioned to Hear
Ever had a phone call drop out mid-conversation, just when you’re getting to the good part? Or, been in an elevator where you’re waving your phone around like it’s a magic wand, desperately hoping for a signal?
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a concrete building or a wilderness area, reception can be hit or miss. To get a strong signal, you’ve got to be in the right spot.
Funny enough, our connection with God works the same way. If we’re out of position, it’s like trying to hear through static. So, what does it mean to be “positioned” to hear God clearly? It starts with having an open heart and mind.
When we’re in the wrong position, our hearts get hard, and our minds close off. Maybe it’s pride — we’re too stuck on doing things our way! Or we’re scared stiff of what God might say — afraid we’ll turn into one of those “God told me this, God told me that” kind of people.
And let’s not forget the bitterness that clings to us from past hurts, making it hard to receive anything, even God’s love. That’s the defense act of a cold heart!
But here’s the good news: God isn’t hard to reach. He’s not playing hide-and-seek with us. If we can shed the pride, fear, and stubbornness that block our spiritual reception, we’ll find that He’s been standing by the whole time, ready for a little chat any time.
God speaks in so many ways – even sometimes in a quiet “aha” moment when something clicks, other times while we’re driving down the road and we just sense His presence.
The key is getting into the position to hear Him. Turn off the TV. Put down the cell phone. Go for a walk. Or just sit still and listen. Lean in. He promises, ” Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3
Excuse me, I need to make a phone call! “Operator! Information! Give me Jesus on the line. Operator! Information! I need to speak to a friend of mine!” Thanks, Manhattan Transfer, for that old song and thanks, dear Lord, that we can call anytime, and You answer all the time!