Hearing Ear

Dr. Lea teaches how to listen to God in this book. He bases it on the Bible. The book involves the reader with questions that can be filled out as various issues are discussed. He tells us that prayer is conversation with God. Listening is active. On pages 25 and 26 he tells us God wants to bring us through the process of growth all the way to spiritual maturity. That is His desire for us. After giving examples of God speaking to individuals in the Old Testament, Dr. Lea makes the logical argument: "If God spoke to people in the Old Testament under the old covenant, common sense tells us that believers under the new covenant should enjoy at least equal privileges" (p. 27). Relatedly, we're reminded that God will lead us as He promised.In being led by the Holy Spirit, Dr. Lea emphasizes, "It's time for us Christians to realize that Someone is living inside us and that there's nothing wrong with His ears or mouth" (p. 55). Chapter 4 discusses walking in love, forgiveness, and obedience in order to hear God. Chapter 5 encourages us to mediate on the Word of God. The theme of the sixth chapter is praying in the Spirit. The eighth chapter tells of the importance of waiting in God's presence in prayer to hear what He has to say. Dr. Lea ends his book with a section on obedience. I strongly recommend to book to everyone.