The Importance of Hearing

 I found the following article interesting. I think you will eye, the Lord has made them (Proverbs 20:12) These remarkable organs allow us to participate in the world around Master Designer.

 Besides the intricate mechanism of the inner ear, the outer us. But they also are reminders that they are designed by the ear is remarkable in its design as well. Not only is it a receiver, it also is constructed to protect the entryway. The outer ear, known as the 'pinna' tunnels sound into your inner ear canal. The pinna can tell you where sounds arm coming from, the ridges and grooves of the ear shape sound waves differently depending on where the sound originates. As a result, the brain learns to associate certain amplification patterns with certain directions. 

So, if you lost your ears, you might be able to hear, but you would not be able to tell where the sound was coming from. Scientists have pointed out "Our ears act like satellite dishes, capturing and focusing sound waves centrally down the ear canal. Although the ears cannot move like some animals ears, Our heads will automatically turn to improve the reception."

"And then there is the ear canal. This canal has a special coating-earwax, which protects the inner ear from insects and small debris. Most people think earwax is regarded as a minor nuisance, something that has to be cleaned out with a swab. But scientists have discovered that earwax is crucial to the health of our inner ears and is essential to good hearing. Known as 'cerumen earwax is an oily substance produced by specialized glands in the ear canal which acts like a powerful yet gentle push broom, sweeping out harmful elements that enter our ear canal. Due to its oily nature, it repels water from getting further inside the ear canal and damaging it, yet it allows air and sound to enter. Ear wax mixes with inner ear hair follicles to provide a natural filter that traps dust and other harmful particles. Ear wax also lubricates the ear canal as the wax moves towards the outer ear, made possible by the movement of the jaw, allowing it to exit with all its debris."

While evolutionists insist that earwax is just another accidental and unplanned feature that evolved over a period of time, Christians are assured that God planned His creation well. 

The Scripture that comes to mind is found in Psalm 139:14, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are thy works." Even in an increasingly unbelieving world we live in, even the details of the inner ear testify to God's careful design of our bodies. Psalm 94:9-12 reminds us, "He who planted the ear, shall He not hear? He who formed the eyes, will He not see?" Most assuredly God sees and hears us. 

May the Holy Spirit grant us the ability to 'see' the truth of God's written Word, and may He assist us in 'hearing' what God has to say to us. Be alert this coming week; alert to 'see' God's plan unfolding in your life. Be alert to 'hear' what He is saying to you to you through His Word, and through the promptings of the Holy Spirit's voice. Have a blessed week!