“But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven’t heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them? And how is anyone going to tell them, unless someone is sent to do it? That’s why Scripture exclaims,
“A sight to take your breath away!
Grand processions of people
telling all the good things of God!
“But not everybody is ready for this, ready to see and hear and act. Isaiah asked what we all ask at one time or another: “Does anyone care, God? Is anyone listening and believing a word of it?” The point is: Before you trust, you have to listen. But unless Christ’s Word is preached, there’s nothing to listen to. ~Romans 10:14-17 (MSG)
Still trusting,
Sandy
Dear Sandra
Oh, the good news of our Lord Jesus is indeed the greatest news ever!
Blessings
Mia
…and thus we write, we blog, we create photos paired with scripture, we record experience and encourage a journey of faith. And I believe it reaches many.
Very interesting verse! So very true, you have listen before you trust. And not everything is worth listening too, unless its His words. Thank you for sharing this piece of scripture and wisdom with us. I’m dropping by from the Sunday Community.
Sandra~I like the point–you have to trust before you listen or your heart will not be changed.
Blessings,
Janis
“Before you trust, you have to listen.” What an interesting twist on this. I’ve never really made that connection, associating trust more with a heart issue than a head issue. But first I have to be willing to take in the information, the direction, the leading. Then I apply it through trusting.