How do we listen? - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.
Acts 17:11

How do we listen?
The people in Berea set us a good example of how to listen to the preaching of the Word of God. They received the word with all readiness and then searched the Old Testament to find confirmation of the preached word. Their attitude is worthy of imitation:

o Receiving the word with all readiness means being attentive. We pay attention to what God wants to tell us and follow the preaching with great interest. We make every effort to receive the blessing so that we can benefit from the Word.

o Receiving the word with all readiness also means being open. Although the preached word sometimes convicts or rebukes us, we accept it because it comes from God. Instead of resisting the word, we are ready to apply it to our lives so that we can make spiritual progress.

The follow-up at home deepens the blessing we receive from the preaching of the Word. When we carefully reconsider the topic based on the Bible passages presented, and compare the words read with other sections, we recognise whether it is indeed as we have heard. As a result, we can firmly hold onto the good and implement it in our daily lives. How useful is a careful, positive review of what we have heard based on the Bible! This strengthens us in our faith.

Today’s reading: Joshua 6:15-27 · 1 Corinthians 4:11-21