How do we know that God gives the ability to hear His Word?

In Matthew 13:11, Jesus indicates, 'Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.' This illustrates that the ability to comprehend spiritual truths is not universally available but is given to those whom God has sovereignly chosen. This revelation fosters a deeper understanding of His Word and nurtures faith in the believer's heart. Throughout Scripture, we see that God actively oversees who receives His message, as exemplified in Jeremiah's warnings that many would fail to hear or believe due to their hardened hearts. Understanding this process reinforces the importance of God's sovereignty in granting ears to hear.