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"The Lord hath opened my ear..." (Isaiah 50:5).
Some who visit this site will
not understand the words written herein, but be of good courage because the Lord can heal your ear (Luke 22:51). This
is the power of the Almighty. The hearing ear is a gift given to those who hunger and thirst after righteousness (Matthew
5:6). For the Lord says to his flock, "...attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding..." (Proverbs
5:1). Also, it is often stated in the book of Revelation, "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith..."
(2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 13:9). Hence, not just anyone can understand these words. The Word of God is spiritually discerned,
and the Spirit is the Lord's. For "no man knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the
Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him." (Matthew 11:27).
It
is clearly stated that "...no prophecy of the scripture if of any private interpretation...but holy men of God spake
as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (2 Peter 1:20&21). How do you know if you will be able to hear, or if your
heart is inclined to seek the truth? If you rejected mainstream religion and have not become attached to any other false doctrine,
it is a very good sign. For Jesus says, "...the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not
follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers" (John 10:4&5). For we are warned to "Beware
of false prophets, which come...in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits" (Matthew 7:15&16). He also states that "Not every one that
saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy
name? and in thy name case out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; depart
from me, ye that work iniquity" (Matthew 7:21-23). It is my hope that you are "such as those who hear the word,
and receive it, and bring forth fruit..." (Mark 4:20). Glory be to God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ for ever
and ever. Amen.
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