He who has ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 11:15 ESV)
Ears
I once had the opportunity to tutor a group of deaf students in College Algebra. I communicated with them through writing on scratch paper, gestures, and facial expressions. Even though they were bright, motivated, and attentive, I rarely felt they were able to grasp the intricacies of the mathematical lessons.
Sometimes, at brilliant moments, I would blurt out a word, or phrase, or sentence that explained the algebraic concept, but of course, it didn’t help. By the time I wrote, drew, or pointed, it was too late. Algebra is difficult without hearing.
The people of the world are deaf, in a way, too. God speaks in creation, in history, and most importantly in His Word. But everyone can not hear it.
Everyone does not have spiritual ears.
But God’s people do.
We do not always pay attention, or respond well, or like what we hear. Particularly when He reminds us of our sin.
But we do have ears to hear.
We are peculiar, we have ears.