Can You Hear Me Now - 33

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

 

Today’s 2 Empower U is all about listening and hearing the Lord. Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach helps us understand the power of the Lord’s words through the story of Peter, the disciple who denied Him three times. Pastor Thomas also wants to encourage us to be interested in everything that the Lord says; to listen to and hear the Lord.

 

Not Hearing the Lord

 

But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." So, Peter went out and wept bitterly.

                                                                                                                                                - Luke 22:60-62

 

Peter refused to hear what the Lord said. He didn’t listen to the Lord. So, he was caught off guard when what the Lord prophesied finally happened.

 

Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach talks about how the disciples chose to focus on their personal issues – like who’s the greatest – instead of listening to what the Lord was trying to tell them. He wanted to share important information to them; information that would have helped them understand what was about to happen. This all took place during the Last Supper.

 

The disciples were concerned with the wrong things.

                                                                - Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach

 

Pastor Thomas explains to us why we often say things halfheartedly. Sometimes, we do not really feel what we say. We just say them because we have to say something. There are also times when we forget to humble ourselves and we shut off the Lord. We think only of ourselves. This is why the Lord always asks, “Can you hear me?”

 

It is important to always “listen to what the Lord is saying”. If you do this, the enemy – Satan  - won’t be able to agitate you.

 

“Open up your heart and listen – to your parents, your spouse, your best friend. And things will be better for you.”

 

God’s power will lift you from the pit you are in; He will protect you from the enemy. So, can you hear what God is saying to you now?

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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  

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The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.