“Whoever has ears, let them hear” is a call to repentance, a summons to transformation, and an invitation to eternal life.
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These words of Jesus cut through time, noise, and indifference like a sharp sword. “Whoever has ears, let them hear.” It is not a casual sentence—it is a divine warning, a loving appeal, and a final call to awaken the human heart. We live in a world that hears everything and listens to nothing. Our ears are filled with voices—news, advice, complaints, applause—but our hearts remain closed. Jesus knew this long before our age of chaos. That is why He did not say, “Whoever has ears, let them listen,” but “let them hear.” Hearing, in the language of faith, means allowing God’s truth to penetrate the soul and transform life.
Many heard Jesus preach. Few truly heard Him. Some admired His words; others were offended by them. But only those with humble hearts allowed His message to change their ways. The same truth stands today: God’s Word never fails—it is the human heart that often refuses to receive it. To hear Christ is to accept uncomfortable truth. It is to forgive when pride demands revenge, to love when hatred feels easier, to trust when fear dominates. God’s voice often challenges us before it comforts us. It breaks us before it heals us.
Every parable Jesus spoke was a mirror. Those willing to see themselves clearly understood its meaning; those clinging to ego and sin walked away confused. The ears heard the story—but the heart decided the response. Even today, Jesus continues to speak—through Scripture, through conscience, through the cries of the poor, through moments of suffering and silence. The question is not whether God is speaking, but whether we are willing to obey once we hear. “Whoever has ears, let them hear” is a call to repentance, a summons to transformation, and an invitation to eternal life. It urges us to move beyond ritual faith and enter living discipleship. To stop being spectators of the Gospel and become witnesses of its power. May we never be counted among those who heard Christ’s voice and ignored it. Instead, may our hearts remain soft, our spirits attentive, and our lives obedient—so that when God speaks, we do not merely hear words, but receive life.
Dr. RK Behera,
Principal, MGM College