EYES THAT SEE, EARS THAT HEAR

Aug 24, 2025    Pastor John Henry Raskin

Today’s message emphasizes the importance of spiritual perception and submission to the Holy Spirit. It begins by discussing the necessity of being "born again" to see and enter the Kingdom of God, as explained by Jesus to the Pharisee Nicodemus.


• We see the Kingdom of God described as a supernatural reality that goes beyond our physical senses and can only be perceived through the Holy Spirit.


• The sermon highlights the contrast between physical and spiritual senses, emphasizing that true understanding and abundant life come from spiritual discernment. It warns against over-sensationalizing the supernatural movement of God and encourages believers to recognize the subtle, everyday workings of the Holy Spirit moving in and through them.


• The sermon also addresses the issue of spiritual blindness and deafness, attributing it to hardened hearts rooted in self-interest. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a heart that can see and hear the secrets of the Kingdom by seeking a genuine and humble relationship with God, being open to His wisdom, and staying sensitive to His movements.


• Practical steps are provided to sharpen spiritual perception, including daily prayer, seeking God's wisdom, reading Scripture, staying aware of God’s subtle nudges and discussing spiritual insights with other believers.


The sermon concludes with an encouragement to trust in God's timing and remain open to His guidance, recognizing that spiritual growth is a gradual process.