For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.

2 Timothy 4:3 (NLT)

Have you ever experienced a restlessness within? 

A deep and relentless uneasiness? 

Have you been praying for guidance, direction? 

Have you been seeking God for answers? 

Or are you listening to others supplying information that is what you “want to hear?”

Or are you waiting for His confirmation, guidance, truth and will for your life?

The apostle Paul wrote a warning for the church:  “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear” (2Tim 4:3) 

What is the inspired Word actually saying to us today?  Well, it’s the same meaning as it was from the days of old.  It means that people will want to listen to “what others” say to satisfy what they want to “hear” and to “do.”  Instead of listening to the “inner spirit” which is truth, and God’s voice, or direction.

How do we interpret it in our own life?  Well, sometimes it becomes readily apparent in a variety of ways.

One example might be through another individual that hasn’t anything to do with what you’re trying to figure out. Which could be God’s hand guiding you.

Or you might get a “Word” that will ultimately bring confirmation to what it is you’ve been struggling with, praying about, or essentially feeling restless about.

Consequently the most important aspect of all of this is “His Word” is a guide and its His truth we seek for the foundation of our life

A Chaplain  friend of mine put it perfectly recently when he said: “Restlessness is either an itch or an urge. If it’s an itch, after you have scratched at it a little, it will probably disappear.  If it’s an urge, no matter how much you scratch at it or try to ignore it, it will keep coming back to you – often confirmed from other people who may not have any connection with each other. That will be a sign of divine discontent, as God confirms his next step for you.”

Couldn’t have said it any better…and an excellent example of God’s will and purpose for our lives.  Thanks Chaplain!

Have patience, as God’s timing is always best.

“Listen” to His voice, and not our own.

And wait for that confirmation which will surely come.

Examine the restlessness from within and try to wait for a “perfect peace” that will be undoubtedly be God showing us and guiding us onto the path in which we will ultimately prosper.  Even if it isn’t what “your ears” have been telling you, if it’s God’s will your “itch” will be gone and in its place, God’s love and divine hands of grace showing us the way…

“Father God, help us to discern the difference between a restlessness,  from a purpose for our lives, guide us and light the path in which we should take, in Jesus name, Amen.”

John 8:32 – And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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