Who has the best ears in the animal kingdom? It’s not the adorable long-eared rabbit. Actually, the tiny Greater Wax Moth responds to sound frequencies up to 300 kilohertz, the highest recorded for any creature in the natural world. The humble moth’s hearing is more than just a cool superpower; it’s essentially his only hope in outmaneuvering his natural predator, the sonar-driven bat.

Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 19:27

Think about the moth and bat as you read today’s verse. As a follower of Christ, you have an enemy seeking to destroy the good work God is doing in your life. The good news is there is no temptation, oppression, or slavery Christ has not already overcome. Even so, the key to escaping the clutches of your adversary is in listening. When you carefully attend to God’s words, He can faithfully lead you out of danger.

As you pray today, include your fellow believers in public service who may be secretly captivated by sin and are struggling to respond to God’s voice. Then pray that God’s people in America will be united in listening to His instruction and embracing His power so they can live rescued lives, set apart by what they have heard.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 34:8-18