Earwitness? Don't you mean "Eyewitness"?

Nope. Sure not. 

So, what exactly is an "earwitness"? 

Well, according to Merriam-Webster it means "one who gives a report on what has been heard."

Um, okay... So what does that have to do with anything? 

Great question! In Romans 10:17 it says, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." Saving faith comes to the soul by hearing the Word of God in the scriptures. Years ago, the Lord graciously opened up my eyes (and ears!) to have faith and belief in him through hearing his Word. I probably should add that the expression "from hearing", though in a literal sense means a vocal utterance of words (i.e. preaching the gospel), is meant to include in its spirit the reading of the Word of God. If you think about it, reading is a sort of hearing with the eyes and faith often comes while people are reading the Word of God for themselves, as in my case. Doubts may at times creep in to our lives, but through our hearing of the Word in corporate worship and personal devotions and study, we are strengthened by God's Spirit and spurred on to follow Christ all the more. As a living and active sword (Hebrews 4:12-13), Scripture clarifies our minds and reminds us of the Lord’s goodness, especially in times of doubt. Overall, I think Jesus said it best when he quoted Deuteronomy 8:3 in saying, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4)

So on my journey as a believer in Christ, and as I study his Word, may he illuminate my mind to perceive its meaning, enable me to devour his teachings in times of flourishing faith and dragging doubt, and to give a report on what I have heard... as an earwitness. 

Ah, it all makes perfect sense now...

Tweet