He Opens My Ears

He awakens me morning by morning, He awakens my ear to listen as a disciple (learner). The Lord God has opened my ear. Isaiah 50:4,5

I do not like the sound of an alarm clock in the morning. It jars me awake in the worst of ways. I actually have the radio alarm set to music which is more inviting for me. But there are many times God gently nudges me before the music comes on. I like to picture Him rubbing my back, stroking my head, and tenderly inviting me to come meet with Him.

I saw this verse yesterday and it came back to my mind this morning. I used it as my first prayer of the day to Him. I thanked Him for waking me up and asked Him to open my ears to His voice. I try to imagine and anticipate the many things He has to say to me throughout the day.

Spiritually speaking, God always desires to wake us up and open our ears. To arouse us and cause us to be active once again in our walk with Him. To make us conscious and aware of the things He wants to say and show us. Each day has an agenda and messages from Him. I do not want to miss one of them!

I think of the miracles in the Bible where God opened various things. He opened a path through the Red Sea so the children of Israel could escape the Egyptian army. He opened the wombs of women so they could conceive and bear children. He opened the rock in the wilderness to provide water for His people. He opened the eyes of the blind so they could see. He opened the ears of the deaf so they could hear. He opened His own grave so people could go in and see that He had risen from the dead.

Unless He opens my ears daily I will be unable to hear what He wants to tell me. Sometimes He wants to tell me He loves me. Sometimes He wants to remind me of His promises. He wants to tell me His desires for my actions and reactions. Last night He opened my ears to one phrase. It was a reminder to me that as long as I have significant people in my life to turn to I will not turn to Him to meet my needs. It was not said in a harsh way. It was said in a pleading, inviting way. That is how He woos me to Himself. It was one of His “come unto Me” moments.

Father, this morning, You have not only awakened my body but You have awakened my spirit as well. Brush Your hand across my ear so I can hear what You have to say to me. Amen.