August 18, 2026
(Irishcast) Lord, Open My Ear (Isa 50v5 Luke 10v39) (Repentance)
Instead of the “ayes” have it, it is the ears that have it! Martin Luther said that the ear is the organ of conversion. Why? Because faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Romans 10:17 “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Luther frequently pointed to this verse. He believed people are saved when they hear the spoken gospel message. The Holy Spirit works through this means of grace. We receive the saving word of Christ through our ears. God chose the ear to save us since it requires a speaker and all we can do is listen. We just hear and the speaker is the one who does all the work. Since this experience of faith requires both a speaker and a listener, Luther made it clear that the Kingdom of God is about personal relationships. We are a community where one person gives the promise and another receives it. Today, think of someone who needs to hear the good news. Tell them Jesus died for their sins and was raised for their salvation. Preach the word of Christ to them. And let God do the rest.
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