Listening to the Voice of God

Listening to the Voice of God

By: Rufus Ryland L. Albano, Junior-D, CN: 5

  

The Gospel from Luke shows Jesus visiting Galilee, where He was "praised by all," and visiting Nazareth, where He went to the synagogue boldly proclaiming the prophecy of Isaiah which was "fulfilled in your hearing". The Gospel showed that those present "looked intently" at Jesus as he was proclaiming the prophecy, signifying interest and thirst for knowledge.

The Gospel made me realize that I must listen more intently to the Word of God and to the Gospel. I must show more interest, and actually apply and use the message of the Gospel in my daily life, in everything I do and in everything I long for. I've realized that by not listening intently and genuinely to the voice of God, I am missing out on a lot. Not only am I missing words and messages that are applicable to my life, but I am also missing out on the opportunity to nourish and feed my soul.

We must remember that the people around us are put there for a reason, no matter their nature or how annoying and bothersome they may be. We must remember that God works in mysterious ways. Who knows? He may be speaking to us through others. We just have to listen more intently.