It's painful to realize that this charge can often be made against believers, who are sometimes spiritually insensitive. We should lament that we don't hear God's voice as we should: "Yea, you heard not." The Holy Spirit gently stirs our souls, but we ignore it. We overlook divine commands and love because our minds are dull.

We've been ignorantly inattentive: "Yea, you knew not." We've missed corruption growing unchecked within us, neglected the sweet affections of our heart, and failed to see glimpses of God’s face by closing off our inner sight. We're humbled by this. Yet God foreknew our folly and ignorance and still chose to show us mercy. Marvel at the grace that chose us despite it all!

Consider the price Christ paid, knowing our future state. Hanging on the cross, He saw us as unbelieving, backsliding, cold-hearted, indifferent, lax in prayer, yet declared, "I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... Since you were precious in my sight, you have been honorable, and I have loved you. Therefore, I will give men for you, and people for your life!" Salvation shines all the brighter when we see our own darkness. Holy Spirit, grant us ears to hear and hearts to understand from now on.