“LISTEN!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 772

January 27, 2026///

How many times over the last few days have you heard and said yourself, “It is so cold,” or “I’m freezing”?

Most of us think that if we wanted this kind of weather we would move to the north!

We have all heard the instructions to cover plants, bring pets inside, cover outside faucets, leave cabinet doors open and faucets dripping. We have been cautioned during the ice and snow to stay off the roads and be prepared for power outages!

We all heard and prayerfully you obeyed! However, I am sure there are those who heard but ignored the warnings. Not because they are part of the groups that work on our power, on the roads, or protect us or give us medical help, but because they thought they knew best!

I have no doubt they suffered for it, but at best they were not prepared for all that happened!

The Bible, the word of God, tells us that Jesus was born, lived a sinless life, died a horrible death, was buried and rose again on the third day!

We hear, but do we believe?

The writer of Hebrews says of the Israelites in the wilderness:

Hebrews 4:2 (KJV) For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

The writer is saying that to hear is not enough, we must receive the truth and believe it to enter the rest that comes with trusting in Jesus as our Savior!

We can have rest for our Spirit and soul (our mind, will and emotions), when we believe the word of God.

We will also enter complete rest when we see Jesus face to face. Meanwhile we can walk in this world with the rest that only Jesus can give!

The writer tells us that Gods word us like a two-edged sword.

One commentaries thought is that Gods word is one side and when we speak the word it is the other side, making it a two-mouthed sword!

We hear, speak, and obey what we believe.

In the last few days, we have put candles and flashlights, lighters, and other things together in one place that is easy to get to. (praise God our power has stayed on). We have followed the suggestions for keeping water flowing and have stayed off the roads.

Why, we heard and obeyed.

How sad that many times in our spiritual walk, we hear, we think we believe but do not obey!

On the cross, before He gave up His life to redeem those who would believe and receive, Jesus declared “IT IS FINISHED”!

The meteorologist told us what was coming and others told us how to prepare! The Dot told us how to stay safe! But it was up to each of us to listen and obey!

Jesus completed salvations plan! When we surrender our will to His and let Him guide us and give us wisdom, we can rest inside us as we go about our daily lives!

To quote one commentary, “Gods finished works supersede the brokenness of our planet”!

So, despite all the ugly that is going on in the world, when we take Jesus as Savior, and agree and speak God’s words, we can have peace and rest that will only come from HIM!

There is a song from way back that says:

TRUST AND OBEY, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER WAY!

TO BE HAPPY IN JESUS, BUT TO TRUST AND OBEY!

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Thank you, Father, for the wisdom that comes from you through your words. We are all created by you to do good and live lives that honor you and fulfill the plan you have for us! We surrender! We Trust and Obey and walk in Faith and Victory! Amen!

Love, MeMaw!