Big Rocks are awesome. You’ve seen them—the monster rocks that no person or persons can move. When I see them, I naturally want to climb to the top, stand on it, look around, and listen. Do you ever get that feeling? The study of Ha’azinu means to “give ear.” This, of course, would lead us to a natural question, “what or whom should we give ear to?”
In both Deuteronomy 32 and 2 Samuel 22, we read the “songs” of Moses and David, two of the mightiest men of Yah. Both of these men were leaders of people, kings in their own right, and were warriors of the highest caliber: who in their own words expressed a denominator of truth to be sung by the masses. What was the truth they found in their journey? What did they want us to know? How did they the lyrics of the songs they wrote about?
These mighty men acknowledged the Rock—the Fortress—the Refuge, Who is Powerful and Great—a Horn of Salvation—and a Ruler who is Perfect and Just. Let this sink in for a moment. They “called” on this strength to lead. But at the same time, both men are recorded as being humble, meaning they gave an ear or “listened” to a greater authority.
This last weekend, couples at the MVF-sponsored marriage retreat learned how to “give an ear and listen” to their spouses to create a stronger and more fulfilling marriage. This caused me to think about how we communicate with the Father. How do we pray? How can we keep our marriage intact with The Beloved?
Take a moment and read the following texts regarding prayer, then ask yourself how they would apply to a healthy marriage. If you are single, remember that you too have a marriage partner. His Name is Yeshua.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
Submission is a big part of a great marriage. Prayer is an act of submission. We are asked to submit to the Father when we approach Him in prayer. We are called to “give ear.” In doing so, our concerns are dwarfed by the awesomeness of Elohim. Our problem is that we often speak before hearing. We often bring our will before we listen to His Will.
My take when it comes to prayer is, “Be quiet and wait before you speak, lay hands, or make a request—clue into the Spirit.”
How do missionaries go into Afghanistan to rescue young girls and families who are being raped and tortured? How do many of our brethren speak bold love into evil intentions? How do teachers go into tyrannical territories knowing that their lives are being put at risk? In my opinion, they are quiet and wait upon the Lord before they act or speak.
One day soon, The Rock will explode on this earth to bring in a New and Glorious Kingdom. He will reign with justice. He will deliver us from the deceptive tactics of the antichrist who seeks to destroy relationships, governments, and families through lawless actions and deluding influences causing people to believe what is false and not true. (2 Thess. 2: 6-12)
The Apostle Paul reminds those who followed Yeshua to lead a disciplined life, to follow the instructions of the Word, to continue to work quietly—not be lazy, and to have confidence that the Lord is faithful to the very end. (2 Thess. 3:1-18). But in an even greater way, we can learn from the prophet Samuel who said, “Speak Lord, for thy servant heareth.”
Dear brothers and sisters, it’s time to hear what Yah is saying to you. It’s time to become intimately involved with Your Deliverer! Listen!
Be blessed this Sabbath,
Rollyn