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Lesson 9: The Discriminating Ear
The Owl Trait: An owl’s ears are hidden deep beneath its soft feathers, but they are a masterpiece of God's design. Many owls have ears that are "offset"—one is higher than the other. This allows them to hear in "3D," pinpointing the exact location of a sound even in total darkness. They can hear the difference between the rustle of a leaf and the steady heartbeat of a friend.
Character Trait: Spiritual Discernment (Hearing the Truth of God)
KJV Scripture: "Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad..." — 1 Kings 3:9
The Story: Heman’s Quiet Discernment
In the heart of the ancient wood lived Heman the Great Horned Owl. Heman was known throughout the forest as a "master listener." While the squirrels chattered about the latest gossip and the bluejays argued over who owned which branch, Heman remained in a posture of quiet prayerfulness.
God had given Heman a very "skillful" gift: ears that could filter out the noise. One evening, a great wind began to howl through the oaks. It was a loud, confusing sound that frightened the smaller birds. But Heman didn't move. He tilted his head, using his unique ears to listen through the wind. He could hear the snapping of a weak branch far away, warning him of danger, and he could hear the soft, steady song of the creek that led to peace.
Our lives are often like that windy forest. There are loud voices telling us what to think, what to fear, and what to buy. But like Heman, we are called to have a "hearing heart." When we spend time in God’s Word, we develop "spiritual ears." We learn to discern the "still, small voice" of the Holy Spirit through the loudest storms of life. We don't just hear the noise; we hear the Truth.
Character Lesson
Filtering the Noise: True discernment means choosing to ignore the "chatter" of the world so we can hear the promises of God.
The Posture of a Listener: Like the owl tilting its head, we should always be leaning toward God, ready to catch His every word.
Wisdom in Action: Once Heman hears the truth, he knows exactly which way to fly. When we discern God's will, we can walk with confidence and peace.
KJV Memory Verse:
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." — John 10:27
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