Redeemer Church Mauritius
The Gift of Listening - Phil Kendon
One of the most precious gifts we can give to each other is the gift of listening. Through listening, we show that we value each other and that we consider each other’s opinion to be valid even if we disagree. By listening, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, who listened to everything his Father spoke. And the most precious gift of all is that God is willing to listen to us. He hears our cry, listens to our prayers and he responds in love and mercy. May we learn to listen to one another better so that we represent God better in this world.
Locations & Times
Redeemer Church Mauritius
Mauritius
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Listening shows that people have value
Every human being is made in the image of God and is valuable.
Every human being is made in the image of God and is valuable.
2. Listening shows that opinions are valid
A cancel culture refuses to listen to someone with a different view but this is not the way of Jesus.
A cancel culture refuses to listen to someone with a different view but this is not the way of Jesus.
3. Listening shows that you are not self-sufficient
By listening we acknowledge our need of each other.
By listening we acknowledge our need of each other.
4. Listening to others gives you the right to be heard
We cannot expect to be heard if we won’t listen to others.
We cannot expect to be heard if we won’t listen to others.
5. We have the privilege of hearing God’s voice
God’s sheep are familiar with his voice
God’s sheep are familiar with his voice
6. God is willing to hear our voice
He is waiting to respond to our cry for help.
He is waiting to respond to our cry for help.
Let's Apply It:
"Everyone should be quick to listen"
James 1:19 (NIV)
"Everyone should be quick to listen"
James 1:19 (NIV)
