How to Interpret Dreams and Visions Perry Stone

THE EAR IS OPENED The inspired writer of Job speaks of the “ear” being opened to receive a secret word in Job 4. If a person has normal hearing, he will receive all information through the avenue of hearing. We all have physical ears; however, there are also spiritual ears . Your physical man has the capability to hear and dissect information, but we must have a spiritual inner ear to correctly hear the revelation of the Word of God and the voice of the Holy Spirit! This fact is clear when reading about the seven churches in Revelation. Repeatedly the writer says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Rev. 2–3). The fact that Christ had to repeatedly instruct His own followers (church members) to pay attention and hear indicates that there can be hearing problems that arise with your spiritual ear—or spiritual discernment. Our natural ears are always turned on , but our spiritual ears also need to be continually open. When we are physically asleep, an amazing thing occurs. The human ear is able to close out any small noises and allow the mind to enter into rest. Of course, any sudden or loud noises can immediately shock a person out of a deep sleep! I have been with a group of people driving in a vehicle when one of the passengers fell asleep. Others would carry on the conversation, but the sleeping passenger heard nothing that was said. This idea of hearing and dreaming is unique, especially as it relates to someone with a physical disability.