DEEPER LIFE CHILDREN DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY
CHILDREN DAILY devotional by Pastor Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry for today is here. Digest the word of the lord and pray believing.
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TUESDAY APRIL 05, 2022
GOD'S EAR IS NOT HEAVY
TEXT: ISAIAH 59:1-4
Key Verse: "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear" (Isaiah 59:1).
God is great and gracious, He is rich in mercy and compassion. He loves us and wants us to have close fellowship with Him. He has provided all good things for His children through Jesus Christ. Therefore, we should have nothing to worry about.
But, sometimes, we discover that our prayers are not answered and we cannot enjoy all the rich provisions that God has in store for us. What are the reasons for this? Our Bible passage provides answers to the puzzle. It explains to us that God's ear is not heavy, He knows and hears everything we say and do. Therefore, the problem is with us.
There are things that will not make God respond to our prayers. The number one hindrance is sin and wickedness in the heart. Sin is the greatest thing that will make God to turn His eyes or ears away from our prayers.
God hates sin and He cannot accommodate It. His eyes are too pure to behold sin. The Psalmist knew this as he declared "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me" (Psalm 66:18). The only prayer of a sinner that interests God is the prayer of repentance.
Other reasons for unanswered prayers include: unbelief, unforgiving spirit, praying for something with wrong motive, selfishness and other bad things. If you have any of these, repent now, and God will answer your prayers.
Prayer: Lord, cleanse me from all sins, and take away from my life anything that can hinder my prayers.
Further Reading: Isaiah 50:2