Mark 8:18 amp

Having eyes, do you not see (with them), and having ears, do you not hear and perceive and understand the sense what is said? And do you not remember.

In many ways, the world around us has hardened their hearts to the word of God.  Sin has dimmed the eyes and muffled the hearing.  We must stay alert and keep our eyes and ears open to the word of God so we can hear and see.  The word of God will refresh us and bring living water into our lives.