My hearing ability is decreasing over time. I have worn hearing aids for over a decade, but I frequently need to get them adjusted for increased hearing loss. If I don’t do that then I can easily become comfortable in not hearing over time. The ability to hear is precious and I definitely do want to hear what others are saying.
Our hearts can become dull to the Lord’s voice over time. Every time we say “No” to God, our heart becomes a little more resistant to Him. We become comfortable in our inability to hear His voice. At the same time, we begin to lose our ability to see His works and understand His will.
Paul quotes the prophet Isaiah when he says, “For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.” If God seems distant to you, perhaps your heart has become dull as you have said “No” to Him recently or repeatedly. Examine your heart to see if you have rejected Him in some way and thereby have moved away from Him. He is worth hearing. His works are worth seeing.
Reluctant Retiree 