Slow Down and Listen

 N. T  #203 “Slow Down and Listen”

Dec. 15, 2023 

Matthew 17-Part 6

In verses 10-13, Jesus is speaking of John the Baptist. John prepared the way for the Lord Jesus. Repentance was John’s message for Israel, but they refused. (V. 13) Jesus would suffer the same kind of rejection and treatment by Israel, too. (V. 12). 

The second coming of Elijah and Moses would be the 2 witnesses in Rev. 11:3-14. 

Are we ready for what is to come?

Let It Grow

Swindoll claims we have 3 bad habits common in our time:

1. If we move too fast, we will stay too shallow. We are to slow down and walk with God. We can’t hurry through our quiet time or skim the Scriptures, nor hurry through our prayer list. 
2. If we talk too much, we listen too little. Walk a little slower, talk a little less, think a little deeper, write a little more, and let wonder in. 
3. If we react too quickly, we will miss the rewards of waiting patiently. We may blurt out something and regret it later. 

Be prudent; stop, talk a deep breath, take it in, ponder it, respond carefully and wisely. 

Let It Go

Help us slow dow and listen for Your voice, Lord. 

Give us patience for answers from You. 

Show us our circumstances from Your perspective. 

Then help us obey.