MONTHLY NEWSLETTER With Rev. Dr. C. A. Onitiri (February 2026 Edition)

SCRIPTURE: MARK 4v9

“And He said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
— Mark 4:9 (KJV)

THEME:
“HE WHO HAS EARS TO HEAR: THE CALL TO SPIRITUAL SENSITIVITY”

Welcome to the Month of February, the second month of the year.

This month of February calls us into a deeper place of reflection and responsiveness to God.

In Mark 4:9, Jesus makes a powerful and sobering declaration following the Parable of the Sower.

This statement is not casual; it is a divine invitation and a spiritual warning.

Jesus was not addressing the physical ability to hear sounds, but the spiritual capacity to perceive, understand, and respond to divine truth.

As believers, the quality of our spiritual lives is directly connected to how well we hear God—not just with our ears, but with our hearts.

SCRIPTURE EXPOSITION

Mark 4:9 comes immediately after Jesus taught the crowd the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:3–8).

The parable describes four kinds of soil representing four kinds of hearts that receive the Word of God differently.

When Jesus said, “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear,” He was emphasizing:
Spiritual discernment, not intellectual listening.

Jesus was making it clear that revelation is not automatic. While the Word is preached to all, only those with open, humble, and obedient hearts truly receive and bear fruit.

CROSS REFERENCES:

Matthew 13:9 – “Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 8:8 – Spoken after the same parable

Isaiah 6:9–10 – People hear but do not understand

Jeremiah 5:21 – “Which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not.”

Revelation 2:7 – “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

Proverbs 20:12 – “The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.”

These scriptures reinforce the truth that hearing God is a spiritual discipline cultivated by obedience, humility, and reverence.

BIBLICAL EXAMPLES:

1. SAMUEL – A HEARING HEART.

1 Samuel 3:1–10
Samuel heard God because his heart was open, attentive, and submissive. His famous response, “Speak Lord, for thy servant heareth,” exemplifies spiritual readiness.

2. PHAROAH – A HARDENED HEART

Exodus 7–11
Despite repeated warnings and miracles, Pharaoh refused to hear God. His inability to listen led to destruction.

3. THE BEREANS – DISCERNING HEARERS Acts 17:11
   They received the Word eagerly and searched the Scriptures daily. Their hearing led to understanding and faith.
4. JUDAS ISCARIOT – PRESENT BUT DEAF

John 12:4–6
Though physically close to Jesus, Judas lacked spiritual hearing. Proximity to truth does not equal reception of truth.

LESSONS FOR BELIEVERS

Hearing Is a Choice –
God speaks continually, but we must choose to listen.

The Condition of the Heart Determines Fruitfulness- A hardened, distracted, or shallow heart blocks revelation.

Spiritual Hearing Requires Obedience –
Understanding grows as we act on what we hear (James 1:22).

Not Everyone Who Hears the Word Understands It –
Revelation is reserved for those who seek truth sincerely.

Silence and Separation Enhance Hearing –
Noise, sin, and distractions dull spiritual sensitivity.

CONCLUSION

Mark 4:9 is a timeless call echoing through every generation.

In this month of February, the Spirit of God is calling believers beyond routine Christianity into intentional listening and obedience.

God is still speaking—through His Word, His Spirit, and His servants—but only those with ears to hear will walk in understanding, direction, and fruitfulness.

May this month mark a turning point where our hearts become fertile soil for divine instruction.

PRAYERS:

Father in Heaven,
We thank You for Your Word that gives life and direction. As we journey through this month of February, we ask that You grant us hearing ears and understanding hearts.

Remove every hardness, distraction, and resistance within us.

Teach us to hear You clearly and to obey You promptly. Let Your Word take deep root in us and produce lasting fruit for Your glory.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Have a blessed month of February.
Shalom!