When the Heart Grows Still
A 7-Day Devotional for the Distracted and Drifting Soul
“Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Ephesians 5:14
For the soul that once burned brightly… and longs to burn again.
Introduction
When the Music Plays and No One Moves
There are few scenes more unsettling than a silent crowd during a celebration, or an unmoved heart during a holy moment. In Matthew 11:16–17, Jesus offers a parable not of kings or prophets, but of children in a marketplace. They play joyful music, yet no one dances. They sing a song of mourning, and still no one weeps. It’s a simple story, but beneath it lies a deep tragedy: spiritual unresponsiveness.
This seven-day devotional series, Unresponsive, explores that haunting theme. Jesus wasn’t merely criticizing His generation’s manners, He was exposing their hearts. The call to repentance came through John the Baptist, and they shrugged. The call to joy came through Christ Himself, and they scoffed. Whether it was a funeral dirge or a wedding song, the people refused to move. They were not offended by the music, they were indifferent to it.
Yet this is not just a first-century problem. It’s a timeless one. Our own generation is flooded with truth, surrounded by opportunity, and yet often dulled by apathy. We’ve heard the sermons. We know the Scriptures. But have we truly responded? Have we danced to Heaven’s joy? Have we wept when God mourns?
Each devotion in this series will walk slowly through Matthew 11:15–24, drawing out Jesus’ warnings, His lament, and His call to listen. With thoughtful illustrations and practical reflections, these readings are an invitation to recover a tender heart, one that still hears, still moves, still answers.
If you have ears to hear, then listen closely. The music of Heaven is still playing. Will you respond?
Unresponsive is a seven day devotional based on the message preached by Rev. Darryl Meadows Monday evening June 23nd, 2025 during the camp meeting at Savannah Holy Church of God in Savannah Ga.
Please note that this weekly devotional series is currently available only by download at this time.
