Devotions Archive Archive: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 Search Archive Print This Article Ears of the heart Thursday, February 24, 2005 Luke 16:31 Jesus says,    "If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead." In our age of reason anything can be explained away, even resurrection. Apparently that was true in Jesus' day as well. Closed mind, hardened heart, and disbelief marked many established religious authorities as they listened to Jesus talk and watched him walk. I wonder how I'd have responded to Jesus. I suppose you do too. For many years I rejected his divine makeup and spiritual authority. Would I have done so had I heard him speak and watched his miracles? Many years ago I chose to believe him when he "spoke" and "appeared" to me. Now, as I've grown older Jesus seems to speak more clearly and with more power. I don't need more signs to establish the authority of his words. They quickly cut through my vague mechanical rationalizations and self-centered excuses. They convince me daily of how much I am loved. The words of Jesus are treasures in my heart. Father, thank you for softening my heart. Please keep on with it. "; Add      Edit    Delete