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Psalm 86.7 (NIV)
In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you
will answer me.
Psalm 116.2 (NIV) Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. |
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| Shall God incline his ear, and stand listening to hear, and shall I hold my peace that he may have nothing to hear?* |
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Have you ever talked to someone who wasn’t listening? He
pretended to be listening but you knew he wasn’t? How about someone who was
half-listening - she heard what you said but she was reading or watching TV at
the same time? When you find someone who is a good listener, don’t you enjoy
talking to her?
God doesn’t just listen. He turns to listen. He doesn’t want to miss a word I say so he leans in closer in order to take in every word. He
is in an attitude of listening before I start talking!
God will continue to listen to us no matter how often
we come to him. We can’t wear out our welcome; there is no limit to how often
we can approach him. The psalmist says he’s going to call on God for as long as
he lives! C. H. Spurgeon says that we wouldn’t be happy if we helped a beggar
and then that beggar turned around and hounded us, “yet doubtless it is acceptable to God that his
petitioners should form the resolution to continue in prayer: this shows the
greatness of his goodness, and the abundance of his patience.”*
Approach the throne of God often. Stay as long as you
like. Bring your friends and your family, too.
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| It is always wise to go where we are welcome and are well treated.* |
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