We have often heard of men, women or even children who, in God's ways, have been used for special blessings to others around them. But could you ever believe that a fly, that undesirable insect, could be an instrument in God's hand to bring a soul to Him? Yes, our God in His infinite wisdom can use the smallest and weakest to confound the strong and mighty.
When the well known gospel preacher, John Wesley, was holding meetings in the city of Dublin, Ireland, a man was drawn to come to hear that outstanding speaker. Being fond of music, he came with the idea that he could stop his ears to the preaching and open them for the singing of hymns.
All went well and according to his plan until a fly flew near, persistently settling itself on his face. This annoyed him so that he kept chasing it away with his hand. Believe it or not, that small lapse of time was put to a remarkable use, for the man's own good.
As he uncovered his ears to swat the fly, a solemn warning came from the preacher. Over and over the message sounded. God, in His infinite mercy and love for lost souls, speaks once, yea, twice. Woe to those who close their ears and minds against Him. The warning was four times repeated: "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." Matthew 11:1515He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 11:15).
"He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." Mark 4: 9.
The man who was so determined not to hear was, in spite of himself, brought under the sound of God's voice. And in spite of every hindrance, when God speaks, His words do not return unto Him void.
This man was arrested against his will. He was forced to take heed in such a way that he had no rest until he found peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ.