Selective Hearing

John 9:31 ~ Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him.

The obedient worshipper of God has privileges. If someone bows before the Lord in genuine humility, he has a captive audience in God. The only time God listens to a sinner is when he finally gives in to the work of the Holy Spirit and asks forgiveness, turning from all known sin. On the matter of prayer, this notion of God bending His ear our way is a vital part of our faith and relationship with Jesus as he is our High Priest and one mediator between us and God the Father. James 5:16 says, “…The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” As we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ and cling to the ways of holiness, our cares and requests become amplified as God becomes more attentive to them. Our prayers for the lost and for the sick are taken more seriously when we are right with God. Our prayer is more powerful and effective when we live in the Spirit as a true child of God. How is your prayer life? God has large ears but is selective in His hearing.