In the poetry of Ecclesiastes, Solomon described a painful process that was as common in his ancient world, three thousand years ago, as it is in our modern world today: that is, the loss of hearing as people grow old. In rich imagery he portrayed the aging process in Ecclesiastes: “In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves . . . and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low.”
In our modern world we have technology to counteract the loss of hearing that the ancients could only dream about. Recently, I came across an interesting advertisement for a product called Miracle Ear. Miracle Ear is a small hearing device which fits snugly behind one ear. The words, “Whispers of Love,” were written prominently in bold print in the bottom part of the ad. The advertisement further explained that by purchasing this hearing device a person could once again hear softly spoken expressions of love from the people near and dear to them.
The hearing device might have the name of “Miracle” attached to it, but at best it is man-made and so not really a miracle. If you want a truly miraculous hearing aid, I know of a marvelous one perfectly fitted for you. This “aid” will assist you in hearing the most meaningful and beautiful whispers of love a man or woman could ever hear. The price is free, and the giver wants you to have it.
The love comes from no less a person than the Son of God. Jesus Christ is the great lover of our souls. To make a way to save us from our sins, He went to Calvary’s cross and died in the sinner’s place. “God commendeth His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:88But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)). Because He died and rose again, He can offer a free salvation to all those who believe on His name.
Do you hear? A more marvelous message is not to be found. It is God, the one supreme, infinite being of the universe, making the offer of a free salvation. You need this offer because you have sinned and come short of His glory. If you continue to live in your sin until you die, your soul will be cast out of His presence forever in a place called hell. In love He wants you to receive His free gift, so that the guilt of your sin might be 100% removed and you might be fit to enter into His presence in heaven.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love,” God said through the prophet Jeremiah. God demonstrated this love to the world when He sent His Son into the world to die for sinners, in the greatest act of love the world has ever seen.
Sin has dulled our ability to understand truths concerning God. Without God’s grace or supernatural aid, we would never know how God has met our desperate need as sinners in the death of His Son. The dullness of our spiritual perception isn’t due to our getting older, but to sin. Sin has a way of blinding our hearts and dulling our minds.
The Apostle Paul wrote, “By grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourself; it is the gift God” (Ephesians 2:88For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Ephesians 2:8)). We need grace for every step we take toward God in this life. Grace to hear His word as it really is: the Word of God. Grace to help us feel sorrow for our sins, and then turn from them in repentance. We need grace in our hearts to believe in Christ as the Saviour of sinners. As believers, we need grace to help us persevere in the faith, and grace to work every good work. Once we get to heaven we will look back on our lives, and with hearts overflowing with gratitude, we will realize God’s grace helped us every step of the way.
God’s grace can enrich our lives in all these ways, but the life of faith begins when, by His grace, you are enabled to hear His word and believe in Christ as Saviour.
Oh, that by God’s grace you might hear the whispers of His love, and that they might lead you to a life of faith. Hearing the slightest whisper of His love while down here on earth has the power to make our hearts rejoice. But the joy of being in heaven and seeing Him as He is will fill our hearts with an overflowing joy which will never, never end. It is past the power of human language to describe the joys of heaven. Won’t you bow your heart to Him and make the Lord Jesus your Lord and Saviour by faith, so that the joy of heaven might someday be yours?