“Concerning [Jesus] we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.” (Hebrews 5:11) The Christmas buzz continues to deafen humanity to the gospel. Think about this… nearly every store you enter right now will be playing gospel driven Christmas music (at least some of the music.) The gospel, being spoken in secular market places and look at the effect it has on us; very little.
He said, “Go, and tell this people:
‘Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’ “Render the hearts of this people insensitive, their ears dull, and their eyes dim, otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and return and be healed.” (Isaiah 6:9-10 NASB)
How bad do we need the Gospel? Even at the age of 71, a Twin Falls man was caught shoplifting on ‘Black Friday’. On Thursday, November 29, the Times News reported that he stole some sheets and candy bars: Total value – $32.54